France vs Spain predictions and lineups - FIFA World Cup 2026

Published July 13th, 2026 - 12:20 GMT
France vs Spain predictions and lineups - FIFA World Cup 2026
France vs Spain predictions and lineups - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Photo by MAURO PIMENTEL / AFP

The France team, reaching the semi-finals for the third time in a row, is getting ready to face the European champions Spain at the Dallas Stadium in the USA, in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

France enters the match hoping to write a new chapter in their history, They want to reach the World Cup final for the third time in a row, This would make them the third team to achieve this after Germany and Brazil. On the other hand, Spain hopes to return to the World Cup final, They reached the semi-finals for the third time in their history, and the first time since the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, which they won.

France Predicted XI:

Goalkeeper: Mike Maignan

Defenders: Jules Kounde, Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba, Lucas Digne

Midfielders: Kouadio Kone, Michael Olise, Adrien Rabiot

Forwards: Ousmane Dembele, Kylian Mbappe, Desire Doue

Spain Predicted XI:

Goalkeeper: Unai Simon

Defenders: Marc Cucurella, Aymeric Laporte, Pau Cubarsi, Pedro Porro

Midfielders: Dani Olmo, Pedri, Rodri

Forwards: Alejandro Baena, Mikel Oyarzabal, Lamine Yamal

Predicted Match Result: France 1-2 Spain.