France vs Spain: World Cup Semi-finals Preview

Match Context

France face Spain in the World Cup Semi-finals on 14 July 2026, with kick-off at 19:00 UTC. Both sides arrive as group winners: France topped Group I with 9 points and a +8 goal difference (10 scored, 2 conceded), while Spain led Group H with 7 points and a +5 goal difference (5 scored, 0 conceded). The tie is played on neutral ground, with no score yet as the fixture has not started.

France & Spain Availability

There are currently no listed injuries or suspensions for either France or Spain, and no players are flagged as questionable. All registered squad members from both camps are expected to be available for selection.

With no absentees, France can call on leading scorer Kylian Mbappé, who has 8 goals and 3 assists, and Ousmane Dembélé, who has contributed 5 goals and 2 assists. Spain’s main attacking threat Mikel Oyarzabal, with 4 goals and 1 assist, is also fully available.

Impact Summary

With full squads at their disposal, neither side suffers any loss of attacking output on paper. France retain a prolific frontline powered by Mbappé, Dembélé and chief creator Michael Olise (5 assists), while Spain can deploy Oyarzabal and a deep creative midfield. The Semi-finals clash should therefore showcase both teams’ maximum offensive potential.