France
Spain
Spain
France
Spain
France
Spain
France
France
Spain
Team Overview
In their latest World Cup match, France hosted Morocco and secured a solid 2-0 victory. This win continues their impressive run in the tournament.
Match statistics (France vs Morocco):
Team Overview
Spain faced Belgium in their most recent World Cup encounter, winning 2-1 at home. This victory keeps them firmly in contention as they progress through the tournament.
Match statistics (Spain vs Belgium):
In a tightly contested World Cup semi-final, Spain emerged victorious with a 2-0 win against France, securing their place in the final. Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring with a penalty in the 22nd minute, followed by a goal from Pedro Porro in the 58th minute that sealed the match.
The encounter was marked by a tactical battle, with Spain holding a slight edge in possession at 51% compared to France's 49%. Both teams registered 10 total shots, but France managed only 3 on target, while Spain had 2. The French side dominated corners with 7 to Spain's 1, yet they were unable to convert these opportunities into goals.
France's frustration was evident as they accumulated 11 fouls and received two yellow cards, one of which was issued to Adrien Rabiot early in the match. Kylian Mbappé also found himself in the referee's book late in the game, reflecting the mounting pressure on the home side.
Despite their efforts, including multiple substitutions aimed at shifting momentum, France could not find the back of the net. Spain's disciplined defense and effective counter-attacking play proved decisive, allowing them to advance to the final with a solid performance.
France has shown strong form in their recent matches, winning 4 out of their last 5 games, including a convincing 2-0 victory against Morocco in the quarter-finals. They have scored a total of 10 goals while conceding only 1 in their last 4 matches, averaging 2.5 goals per game. Spain, on the other hand, has also been impressive, winning 4 of their last 5 matches, including a 2-1 win over Belgium in the quarter-finals. They have scored 7 goals and conceded just 1 in their last 4 matches, averaging 1.75 goals per game.
In their head-to-head encounters, Spain has dominated with 5 wins out of 6 matches against France, including a recent 2-0 victory on July 14, 2026. The average goals per game in these encounters stands at 3.50, indicating a high-scoring tendency. Both teams have shown solid defensive capabilities, with France conceding only 1 goal in their last 4 matches and Spain conceding just 1 in their last 4 as well. The tactical approach of both teams will likely focus on maintaining possession and creating scoring opportunities through quick transitions.
Spain's tactical approach will likely involve high pressing and quick ball movement to exploit any defensive lapses from France. They may focus on utilizing their speed on the wings to create goal-scoring opportunities, while France will need to be cautious and organized defensively to avoid being caught on the counter.
M. Maignan
G
J. Kounde
D
D. Upamecano
D
W. Saliba
D
L. Digne
D
M. Kone
M
A. Rabiot
M
O. Dembele
M
M. Olise
M
D. Doue
M
K. Mbappe
F
U. Simon
G
P. Porro
D
P. Cubarsi
D
A. Laporte
D
M. Cucurella
D
Rodri
M
F. Ruiz
M
Lamine Yamal
M
D. Olmo
M
A. Baena
M
M. Oyarzabal
F
