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 at a neutral venue. France arrive as group winners from Group I with 9 points and a +8 goal difference, while Spain topped Group H with 7 points and a +5 goal difference. Both sides have been in perfect recent form, each listed with a five-game winning streak in their standings snapshot.

France & Spain Availability

There are currently no listed injuries or suspensions for either France or Spain, and no players are reported as missing or questionable for this Semi-finals clash. With 0 players sidelined, France can count on their leading scorers: Kylian Mbappé (8 goals, 3 assists) is available, as is Ousmane Dembélé (5 goals, 2 assists). Spain’s key attacking threat Mikel Oyarzabal (4 goals, 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 formidable forward line built around Mbappé’s 8 goals and the creative influence of Michael Olise (5 assists), complemented by Dembélé’s dual threat. Spain, meanwhile, keep their main finisher Oyarzabal and a deep supporting cast of creators. The absence of suspensions or injuries sets up a high-quality attacking contest with both managers able to select their strongest elevens.