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Comprehensive match preview of France vs Spain at World Cup 2026. We talk tactics, team news and more ahead of this semi-final clash in Dallas.

Kylian Mbappe will be relishing France's World Cup semi-final clash with Spain more than most. Not only is this the opportunity to exact revenge for the painful defeat to La Roja at the same stage of Euro 2024 two years ago, but the attacker also has the chance to deliver a rebuttal to his vociferous critics back in Madrid after a tumultuous season at club level. What's more, he comes into the showdown in the form of his life.

Ibrahima Konate has hit back at Lamine Yamal’s claims that France should be "afraid" of Spain ahead of their blockbuster World Cup semi-final tie. Speaking from the French camp in Boston, the Real Madrid defender insisted Les Bleus are remaining humble and blocking out external noise.

Cristiano Ronaldo appears to have found the perfect remedy for his World Cup heartbreak by escaping on a sunshine getaway with his fiancée Georgina Rodriguez. The Portugal icon was visibly devastated following a narrow round of 16 defeat to Spain, but new images suggest he is embracing a much-needed period of reflection.