New Delhi, July 11: The FIFA World Cup 2026 is entering an exhilarating phase. The first semifinal match will take place on July 15 between France and Spain. The entire world is eagerly watching this thrilling clash.
Both France and Spain are not only strong teams in Europe but also globally. Their impressive performances in the group stage, round of 32, and round of 16 have propelled them to the semifinals. France secured their spot by defeating Morocco, while Spain triumphed over Portugal.
The semifinal match is scheduled for July 15 at 12:30 AM Indian time. Football fans around the globe are anxiously awaiting the excitement of this encounter.
Spain, the 2010 champions, has the chance to reach the finals again and claim their second title by defeating France. Meanwhile, France aims to secure their third title, following victories in 1998 and 2018, by overcoming Spain.
Matches between Spain and France have always been thrilling and intense. They have faced each other 38 times, with Spain having the upper hand. Spain has won 18 matches, while France has claimed victory in 13, with 7 matches ending in a draw. In terms of goals, Spain leads with 71 goals scored compared to France’s 44.
Historically, the two teams have met only once in the World Cup, during the 2006 tournament, where France won 3-1. Their most recent encounter was on June 5, 2025, in the UEFA Nations League final, where Spain edged out France in a nail-biting match, winning 5-4.
All eyes will be on France’s Kylian Mbappé, who has scored 8 goals in this World Cup. Spanish fans will be watching the young and talented star Lamine Yamal, both of whom have the potential to lead their teams to the finals.
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