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France vs Spain — Predicted Lineups & Prediction

🗓️ Tuesday, 14 July 2026 at 19:00 UTC📍 AT&T Stadium, Arlington
Full timeFrance 0 - 2 Spain

France 0 - 2 Spain at the FIFA World Cup 2026 (Semi-Final). Full-time result, predicted and confirmed lineups, formations (4-3-3 vs 4-4-2), key players including Kylian Mbappé and Désiré Doué and Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal, and match analysis — updated on FootballDream.

France vs Spain Confirmed Starting XI

✅ Official starting XIs confirmed · updated 14 Jul, 18:01 UTC

Confirmed starting XIs from official team sheets. Updated automatically when lineups are announced.

France confirmed XI (4-3-3)
GK: Mike Maignan
Defence: Lucas Digne, Dayot Upamecano, Jules Koundé, William Saliba
Midfield: Aurélien Tchouaméni, Michael Olise, Adrien Rabiot
Attack: Ousmane Dembélé, Kylian Mbappé, Bradley Barcola
Spain confirmed XI (4-4-2)
GK: Unai Simón
Defence: Pedro Porro, Aymeric Laporte, Pau Cubarsí, Marc Cucurella
Midfield: Fabián Ruiz, Dani Olmo, Álex Baena, Rodri
Attack: Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal
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Road to the Semi-Final

  • France enters the Semi-Final after a 4 - 6 loss to England in the Third Place Play-off.
  • Spain reached the Semi-Final by beating Argentina 1 - 0 (AET) in the Final.

France vs Spain Prediction

France and Spain look closely matched, and this should be a finely poised contest. France's biggest threat runs through Kylian Mbappé and Désiré Doué, while Spain will pin their hopes on Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal. It is the semi-final — win or go home. The match is staged at AT&T Stadium, Arlington. The predicted XIs reflect current form and squad news; official lineups are confirmed about an hour before kick-off. Make your own call — predict the result, exact score and goalscorers on FootballDream before kick-off.

Tactical matchup

France line up in a 4-4-2, Spain in a 4-4-2. With little between the sides, control of the central zones and second balls should decide territory. The midfield — Michael Olise and Adrien Rabiot against Fabián Ruiz and Dani Olmo — is where the game is likely won. In a knockout tie the first goal and set pieces carry outsized weight, with caution often trumping early ambition.

Key players to watch

  • France: Kylian Mbappé, Désiré Doué, Michael Olise4-4-2 formation
  • Spain: Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal, Fabián Ruiz4-4-2 formation
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FAQ

What is the confirmed lineup for France vs Spain?
Official starting XIs for France vs Spain are confirmed and shown above — France (4-3-3) and Spain (4-4-2). Updated automatically from official team sheets.
What is the predicted lineup for France vs Spain?
France are predicted to start in a 4-4-2, with Spain in a 4-4-2. Both full predicted XIs are on this page.
What is the France vs Spain starting 11?
Our predicted starting 11 for France vs Spain: France (4-4-2) and Spain (4-4-2). See the full predicted lineups above, including Kylian Mbappé, Désiré Doué for France and Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal for Spain.
What is the France vs Spain predicted starting XI?
The predicted starting XI for France vs Spain at World Cup 2026 is shown above in formation view and as a full squad list. France in 4-4-2; Spain in 4-4-2. Official lineups are confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
What are the France national football team vs Spain national football team lineups?
Confirmed starting XIs: France national football team (4-3-3) vs Spain national football team (4-4-2). Full lineups for both teams are shown above.
What was the France vs Spain score?
France 0 - 2 Spain in the Semi-Final. Full-time result, lineups and analysis are on this page.
When do France and Spain play?
France vs Spain kicks off Tuesday, 14 July 2026 at 19:00 UTC at AT&T Stadium, Arlington.
What time does France vs Spain kick off?
France vs Spain kicks off Tuesday, 14 July 2026 at 19:00 UTC at AT&T Stadium, Arlington. Lineups are usually confirmed about one hour before the start.
Where is France vs Spain being played?
France vs Spain is at AT&T Stadium, Arlington (Semi-Final, FIFA World Cup 2026). Kick-off Tuesday, 14 July 2026 at 19:00 UTC.
Who are the key players in France vs Spain?
Watch Kylian Mbappé and Désiré Doué for France, and Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal for Spain. The full predicted starting XIs are listed above.
What formation will France play against Spain?
France are predicted in a 4-4-2 and Spain in a 4-4-2, based on recent setups. Final shapes can change with confirmed team news an hour before kick-off.
Will Mbappé start for France against Spain?
Our predicted XI includes Kylian Mbappé for France in a 4-4-2. Official starting lineups are confirmed about an hour before kick-off on FootballDream.
Which World Cup 2026 round is France vs Spain?
France vs Spain is a Semi-Final fixture at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The winner advances; losers are eliminated.
Is France vs Spain a knockout match?
Yes — France vs Spain is a World Cup 2026 knockout tie (Semi-Final). The winner advances; if the score is level after 90 minutes, the match goes to extra time and penalties if needed.
Have the France vs Spain lineups been confirmed?
Yes — official starting XIs for France vs Spain are confirmed and displayed on this page. They update automatically when team sheets are published.
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