Get our France vs Spain prediction, lineups, and betting odds ahead of Tuesday's match. Discover the best bets and bet builder tips for this fixture.
France vs Spain Match Summary
Competition | FIFA World Cup 2026 |
|---|---|
Match Date | Tuesday 14 July 2026 |
Match Time | 20:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Dallas Stadium |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | ITV 1, RTE 2 |
Two European heavyweights collide at Dallas Stadium as France and Spain meet in a World Cup 2026 semi-final, with a place in the final at stake.
France head into this fixture in outstanding form, having won all six of their matches at this World Cup while scoring 16 goals and eliminating Sweden, Paraguay and Morocco in the knockout rounds.
Spain have shown their usual tournament resilience, edging past Belgium in the last round and leaning on knockout contributions from Mikel Merino and the goals of Mikel Oyarzabal.
Spain hold the recent head-to-head advantage, having won seven of their last 10 meetings with France, so a tight, high-quality semi-final looks on the cards.
France vs Spain Form
France have won all six of their matches at this World Cup, beating Morocco 2-0 in the quarter-final after earlier victories over Sweden and Paraguay. Kylian Mbappe has been central to that run, with Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise adding genuine width and threat throughout the tournament.
Spain have won five of their six World Cup fixtures, beating Belgium 2-1, Portugal 1-0 and Saudi Arabia 4-0 along the way. Oyarzabal has scored four times at this tournament and leads the line, with Lamine Yamal a constant threat from the right and Pedri and Rodri controlling the engine room.
France vs Spain Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
France: Kylian Mbappe (ankle, doubtful), Manu Kone (knee, doubtful), Aurelien Tchouameni (thigh, doubtful).
Spain: No confirmed injuries or suspensions reported.
France
Mbappe was forced off in the quarter-final with a minor ankle sprain but is expected to recover and start. Kone came off with a knee problem, though that looks precautionary, and Tchouameni is pushing to return from a thigh issue. Deschamps still has a call to make up front, with Desire Doue and Bradley Barcola competing alongside Mbappe, Dembele and Olise.
Spain
Oyarzabal has scored four times at the World Cup and is expected to lead the line. Merino and Pedri are both in contention to return to the XI, which could pressure Fabian Ruiz and Dani Olmo. Yamal remains the first-choice option on the right, while Pedro Porro is expected to continue at right-back after moving ahead of Marcos Llorente.
France vs Spain Predicted Lineup
France
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Maignan; Kounde, Saliba, Upamecano, Digne; Kone, Rabiot; Dembele, Olise, Barcola; Mbappe. Bench: To be confirmed.
Spain
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Simon; Porro, Laporte, Cubarsi, Cucurella; Rodri, Pedri; Yamal, Merino, Baena; Oyarzabal. Bench: To be confirmed.
France vs Spain Key Stats & Match Facts
France have won 6 of their last 6 matches in the FIFA World Cup.
France have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 4 home matches against Spain in all competitions.
France have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 3 matches against Spain in all competitions.
Kylian Mbappe has attempted 4+ shots in each of his last 6 appearances in the FIFA World Cup.
Lamine Yamal has attempted 3+ shots in each of his last 3 appearances in the FIFA World Cup.
France vs Spain Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: France's firepower, depth and superb World Cup record just edge this one. We fancy a narrow 2-1 home win to send Deschamps' side into the final, with both teams getting on the scoresheet in a tight contest.
Best Bets
France are our pick to win the tie at 7/5 (AK Bets), a fair price given they have landed the win in 9 of their last 10 matches and are the clear favourite in this fixture.
With this shaping up as an open semi-final and both sides scoring freely, Both Teams To Score looks the value at 7/10 (William Hill).
France vs Spain Bet Builder
Our four-leg bet builder leans on the game's biggest attacking threats: Mbappe over 3.5 shots, Mbappe over 1.5 shots on target, Yamal over 3.5 shots and Oyarzabal to score anytime.
Mbappe has attempted four or more shots in each of his last six World Cup appearances, so over 3.5 shots looks a strong starting point for a player who has been the driving force of France's campaign.
He backs that up with the accuracy too, recording two or more shots on target in each of his last six outings, making over 1.5 shots on target a natural second leg.
Yamal has attempted three or more shots in each of his last three World Cup appearances and remains Spain's first-choice threat on the right, so over 3.5 shots fits the pattern.
Oyarzabal has already scored four times at this World Cup and is expected to lead the line, which makes him a sensible anytime goalscorer pick to complete the ticket.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 13/1 and is as short as 15/2 elsewhere. That's a difference in potential winnings of £55 from best to worst price.
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France vs Spain Talking Points
France head into this semi-final having won all six of their World Cup matches, with Kylian Mbappe leading the line alongside the creativity of Dembele and Olise. Spain counter with the class of Yamal, the control of Pedri and Rodri in the engine room and the goals of Oyarzabal. Luis de la Fuente's side have the recent head-to-head advantage, having won seven of their last 10 meetings with France, which gives this fixture a genuine edge of uncertainty. Deschamps still has a call to make up front between Doue and Barcola, but if Mbappe passes his ankle test, France look to have just enough firepower and depth to edge a tight one.
France vs Spain Predictions FAQs
When is the France vs Spain World Cup 2026 game?
The match is scheduled to take place on Tuesday 14 July 2026, kicking off at 20:00 UK time.
What is the prediction for France vs Spain?
This highly anticipated World Cup 2026 fixture is expected to be a closely contested match between two elite international teams.
Where can I find the best betting odds for France vs Spain?
The latest betting odds, including match-winner markets and bet builder options, are available in our comprehensive match preview.
What are the predicted lineups for France vs Spain?
The predicted lineups and team news for both teams are detailed in our dedicated lineups section.
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