Spain vs France: The Semi That Feels Like the Final, With Yamal Already Owning Mbappe
By: Christian Brooks – SeaPRwire – The heavyweight clash arrived early. Spain just knocked out Belgium 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal. They reach the last four for the first time in 16 years. Now they face France in the semifinal. These two carried the highest pre-tournament title odds. The matchup pits the tournament’s strongest defensive side against its most prolific attack. Pressure sits heavy on both squads. One slip and the dream ends before the true final. Spain earned their spot the hard way. They beat Belgium late. This marks their third World Cup semifinal appearance. It is only the second time they advanced from the quarterfinals, the first coming in 2010 when they went on to win the whole thing. France earned their place through dominance. They stand as the only team still unbeaten in regular time across the 2026 tournament. Six matches brought 16 goals scored and just two conceded. Spain built their run on steel at the back. Goalkeeper Unai Sim...