World Cup 2026 · Semi Final

Spain v France: Preview, Stats and Best Bets

The first semi final is a heavyweight, as European champions Spain, the only side yet to concede all tournament, meet a ruthless France team that has won every game inside 90 minutes. Yamal against Mbappe headlines a repeat of the Euro 2024 semi. Below is my full preview, with a best bet, two builders and three singles, all backed by the numbers.

Best Bet of the DayLamine Yamal 2+ shots on target 6/5
The Stats
10 shots on target in five World Cup starts, including four against Austria
Had two on target and scored twice the last time he faced France in the Nations League
With Nico Williams still short of fitness, everything Spain create flows down Yamal’s right
Semi Final Tue 14 July · 8:00pm UK · ITV1
Spain
VS
France
Dallas Stadium, Arlington
Best Bet Builder6/4Add to Slip
France to win or draw
Over 1.5 goals
Dayot Upamecano 1+ foul
The Stats
France are the only team to win every game inside 90 minutes this tournament
French games are averaging over three goals, and Spain have scored 2+ in four of six
Upamecano committed a foul in five consecutive games and now deals with Oyarzabal’s movement
A final before the final and I lean slightly towards France, who have been ruthless and won every game in normal time, so the win or draw safety net suits at the price. Two brilliant attacks should mean goals so over 1.5 fits, and Upamecano gives fouls away regularly and has Oyarzabal’s clever movement to deal with, so 1+ foul is well within range. 6/4 with bet365 is a fair price on a heavyweight tie.
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Bigger Priced Bet Spain v France · 11/2
Bet Builder11/2Add to Slip
Mbappe to score or assist
8+ corners
Michael Olise 2+ fouls won
Adrien Rabiot 2+ fouls committed
Pau Cubarsi 1+ foul committed
The Stats
Mbappe leads the Golden Boot race and attacks the space behind Spain’s high line, his ideal game
France’s matches average 9.8 corners and Spain’s 8.5, this went over in five of France’s six
Olise draws 2.2 fouls per game with 2+ in four of six, and Spain foul most down his side
Rabiot committed four fouls against Sweden and patrols the highest traffic zone
Cubarsi has a foul in three consecutive games and now faces Mbappe running at him
If you want a bigger price, this five leg builder blends France’s edge in the wide areas with the physical battle in midfield. Mbappe against a high line is his dream scenario, both sides win plenty of corners, and Olise, Rabiot and Cubarsi are all heavily involved in the fouling either way. 11/2 with bet365 is a proper price for a bet grounded in the numbers.
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