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The battle for the throne begins here, France and Spain clash in the "premature final"

Politiko 2026-07-14 18:21:47

The battle for the throne begins here, France and Spain clash in the

The first semi-final of the 2026 World Cup brings a spectacular showdown between France and Spain, two of the strongest national teams in the tournament, who now aim for only one objective: qualifying for the grand final.

Spain come into this match on an impressive run, having not lost in their last 36 matches. La Roja are looking to equal Italy's record of 37 consecutive matches without defeat, and their form has been one of the strongest points of this World Cup.

On the other hand, France have shown great strength in the attacking phase, with an offensive unit led by names like Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise. “Les Bleus” have stood out for the high number of shots on goal, ranking among the most dangerous teams in the competition.

This match also brings back memories of the last duels between the two teams. Spain triumphed over France in the semi-finals of the 2025 Nations League with a spectacular score of 5-4, while in Euro 2024 they eliminated the French after a 2-1 victory.

In addition to the ticket to the final, the challenge is also important for France coach Didier Deschamps, who is expected to set a new record for the number of matches managed in the final phase of the World Cup.

Everything is ready for a duel between two European rivals that promises spectacle and excitement until the last minute.
 
 
 

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