France vs Spain: World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Preview

Match Context

France face Spain in the World Cup 1/2 final on 14 July 2026, with kick-off 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, none conceded). The tie is on neutral ground, with no prior scoreline as the fixture has not yet started.

France & Spain Availability

There is currently no official list of injured, doubtful or suspended players for either France or Spain, and no absences are recorded for this fixture. All squad members named in the tournament player lists are expected to be available.

For France, that means Kylian Mbappé (8 goals, 3 assists) is available, along with Ousmane Dembélé (5 goals, 2 assists) and chief creator Michael Olise (5 assists). For Spain, key forward Mikel Oyarzabal (4 goals, 1 assist) is also available to lead the line, supported by a full complement of midfield and attacking options.

Impact Summary

With no confirmed absentees, neither side suffers a loss of attacking output. France retain a prolific frontline built around Mbappé and Dembélé, while Spain can rely on Oyarzabal and a balanced supporting cast to try to match France’s firepower in this high-stakes 1/2 final.