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France and Spain to meet in 2026 World Cup semifinal in Dallas, US
The first semifinal of the FIFA World Cup will be played at Dallas Stadium in Texas. The Opta supercomputer gave France a 42.1% chance of winning in normal time, and Spain a 31.8% chance.
In the first semifinal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, France and Spain will face off at Dallas Stadium in Texas, USA. This match stands out as one of the most talked-about clashes of the tournament, featuring two football giants.
According to the Opta supercomputer's predictions, France has a 42.1% chance of winning in normal time. Spain's chance is calculated at 31.8%, while the probability of the match going to extra time is 26.1%.
Stadium and Spectators in the US
The match will be played at Dallas Stadium, which has a capacity of 70,649 spectators. Located in the Arlington area, this stadium is normally home to the NFL team Dallas Cowboys and will host the most matches during the tournament.
Previous Meetings
France and Spain have faced each other 38 times in history. Spain leads with 18 wins, while France has won 13 times, and 7 matches have ended in a draw. The two teams' last meeting was in the semifinal of the 2025 UEFA Nations League, where Spain won 5-4 with two goals from Lamine Yamal.
Their only World Cup meeting took place in 2006, when France defeated Spain 3-1 with goals from Ribery, Vieira, and Zidane.
Key Players
France's biggest weapon is Kylian Mbappe, who leads the Golden Boot race with 8 goals and 3 assists in the tournament. In the attacking line, Ousmane Dembele (5 goals) and Michael Olise (5 assists) also provide significant contributions.
On the Spanish side, Real Sociedad forward Mikel Oyarzabal has surprised as the team's top scorer with 4 goals. While Mikel Moreno (2 goals) and Marc Cucurella (2 assists) contribute, Lamine Yamal, just back from injury, has had to settle for just one goal so far.
Strengths and Weaknesses
France boasts a very strong attack led by Mbappe and supported by Barcola, Dembele, and Olise. Although they conceded chances to Senegal and Norway in the group stage, they have kept a clean sheet in three knockout matches.
Spain, on the other hand, stands out with a solid defense that has conceded only one goal in the tournament. However, their attack has at times been slow and lacking in creativity; they managed to win their last two matches thanks to late goals from substitute Mikel Merino.
Extra Time and Penalty Scenario
If the match ends in a draw after normal time, two 15-minute extra time periods will be played. If the tie is not broken in extra time, a penalty shootout will determine the winner.
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