France in excellent form with three clean sheets in knockout rounds; Spain injury concerns with Williams recovering; Mbappe vs Yamal attacking duel favors France
France defensive form and Spain injury uncertainty point to a tight semifinal
France have been dominant defensively, not conceding in the knockouts. Spain have injury concerns with Pino and Williams, and Yamal is recovering.
Spain's midfield (Rodri/Olmo/Yamal) can crack France's defense; Tchouameni/Kone injuries weaken France spine; Spain won Euro 2024 SF 2-1
Spain beat France in Euro 2024 semis; Mbappé and Tchouameni injuries; France's defense solid but Spain's attack more varied
Spain's attacking depth with Yamal and returning Williams/Pino overwhelms France's defense; Euro 2024 semifinal precedent; Mbappe fitness doubt and Tchouameni/Kone injuries weaken France's midfield
France's defensive solidity and knockout toughness; Spain's creativity needs to find a way past Deschamps' battle-hardened unit
France defensive run + Mbappe key vs Yamal recovery
France dominant with Mbappe and Griezmann in top form
France dominant with Mbappe and Griezmann in top form
France defensive run + Mbappe key vs Yamal recovery
France's defensive solidity and knockout toughness; Spain's creativity needs to find a way past Deschamps' battle-hardened unit
Spain beat France in Euro 2024 semis; Mbappé and Tchouameni injuries; France's defense solid but Spain's attack more varied
France defensive form and Spain injury uncertainty point to a tight semifinal
France have been dominant defensively, not conceding in the knockouts. Spain have injury concerns with Pino and Williams, and Yamal is recovering.
France in excellent form with three clean sheets in knockout rounds; Spain injury concerns with Williams recovering; Mbappe vs Yamal attacking duel favors France
Spain compact possession and recent QF strong form Williams joining after mid-tour injuries
Spain beat France in Euro 2024 semifinal; Mbappé fitness concern
Spain's attack too much for France's depleted midfield - Tchouameni/Kone out, Mbappe not fully fit. Spain beat France at Euro 2024, Yamal/Williams can break through
Spain have the cleaner attacking options and recent knockout edge
Spain's recent form momentum, Euro 2024 precedent, Williams and Pino recovered attacking threats beat France's counter-attack dependency
France's knockout clean sheets and Mbappe fitness edge Spain
Spain's recent H2H dominance (7 wins in last 10), 36-game unbeaten run, and record defensive solidity edge France despite Les Bleus' knockout form
France experience in third straight semifinal
Spain attack too strong for injury-hit France defense; Nico Williams and Yamal key
Spains healthier attacking options and Frances minor fitness concerns tilt a tight semi
France have been defensively perfect in the knockouts, not conceding a single goal. Spain's attack is dangerous with Yamal, but France's experience and tactical solidity under Deschamps give them the edge in a tight semi-final.
France's flawless knockout form vs Spain's depleted wings (Williams, Pino recovering); Mbappé-led dominance
France's attacking depth and Mbappé's form favor a narrow win
France in great form with Barcola/Doué/Olise upgrade, solid defensive display vs Morocco. Spain shifted to conservative possession style, Williams/Pino returning from injury but not at peak. France's athleticism and depth edge it in a tight semifinal.
France's attacking depth with Barcola/Olise unlocks Spain's stingy defense
France fitness looks a bit cleaner and Spain face a small doubt
France's superior squad depth and Mbappé pace should edge Spain in a tight match
France squad depth and Mbappe fit outlast Spain
France are the best team at this WC, Mbappe fit and lethal, Spain's wingers all injury-plagued, Les Bleus' depth overwhelming, Euro 2024 revenge
Spain suffocating defense lowest xG conceded; beat France at Euro 2024 semis; possession style neutralizes Mbappe
Spain suffocating defense lowest xG conceded; beat France at Euro 2024 semis; possession style neutralizes Mbappe
Frances fitness looks cleaner and Spains attack has been a touch wasteful.
France dominant all tournament, beat Morocco comfortably. Spain narrowly beat Belgium. France superior attacking and midfield control.
France's defensive solidity and quarterfinal win over Morocco gives them the edge; Spain struggled more against Belgium