Dallas: The highly anticipated match brings together two of the strongest contenders for the title, with Spain and France entering the contest as favourites alongside England and Argentina, who will meet in the second semi-final on Wednesday.
Spain, known as El Matador, entered the tournament as one of the leading favourites to lift the trophy. However, France’s impressive run in the competition has made Les Bleus one of the most dangerous teams left in the tournament, setting up a high-quality battle between two squads filled with world-class football stars.
The semi-final also carries recent history. Spain have had the upper hand over France in their last two meetings, both of which came in semi-final stages of major competitions.
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Spain defeated France 2-1 in the Euro 2024 semi-final before going on to beat England by the same score in the final. They followed that with another dramatic victory last year, edging France 5-4 in a thrilling UEFA Nations League semi-final.
For France, the Dallas clash is more than just a route to the World Cup final. It is also a chance to overcome what has become a semi-final hurdle against Spain.
However, World Cup history offers France some encouragement. The two sides have met only once before in the tournament, in the round of 16 at the 2006 FIFA World Cup, when France defeated Spain 3-1.
