World Cup 2026 Semi-final Showdown: France vs Spain Preview, Predictions & Mbappé Betting Tips
France, two-time winners in 2018 and runners-up in 2022, meet European champions Spain in the 2026 World Cup semi-final. Both sides aim to reach the final on July 18 and keep their trophy dreams alive. Les Bleus have been dominant, winning every group match and three knockouts without conceding. Kylian Mbappé leads the scoring charts and looks poised to fire France into a third straight final. Spain, unbeaten in knockout play this summer, rely on a solid defence and the creativity of Pedri and Mikel Merino. Key betting angles include backing France to qualify, the race for both teams to find the net, and Mbappé as an anytime scorer. Confidence is high in these selections based on recent form and historical head-to-head stats. Prediction: France to edge Spain in a 2-1 thriller and book their place in the final.
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