France vs Spain: World Cup Semi-finals Preview

Match Context

France face Spain in the World Cup Semi-finals on 2026-07-14 at 19:00 UTC. Both sides arrive as group winners: France topped Group I with 9 points and a +8 goal difference (10 goals scored, 2 conceded), while Spain led Group H with 7 points and a +5 goal difference (5 scored, 0 conceded).

France & Spain Availability

There is currently no official list of injured or suspended players for this fixture, and no absences are recorded as doubtful or sidelined. No suspensions due to yellow cards or red cards are reported in the available data.

With 0 confirmed injuries, France’s key attacking stars are expected to be available. Kylian Mbappé (8 goals and 3 assists in 6 appearances) is in prolific form, while Ousmane Dembélé adds 5 goals and 2 assists from midfield. For Spain, Mikel Oyarzabal has been the main threat with 4 goals and 1 assist across 6 matches.

Impact Summary

With no documented absentees, both managers should have full attacking arsenals. France’s forward line, driven by Mbappé and supported by creators like Michael Olise and Dembélé, has produced 10 group-stage goals and remains intact. Spain’s more balanced but slightly less explosive attack, built around Oyarzabal and a strong midfield unit, also appears at full strength, setting up a Semi-finals clash where attacking quality on both sides is largely unaffected by injuries or suspensions.