France and Spain Clash in World Cup Semifinal; Mbappé vs Yamal France and Spain will face off in the 2026 North America World Cup semifinal at Dallas Stadium in Texas, USA, on July 15, 2026, at 4 a.m. Korean time. The match marks the culmination of a tournament where both teams dominated their respective groups, with France topping Group I and Spain leading Group H. France, the reigning World Cup runners-up from 2022, and Spain, the Euro 2024 champions, were consistently ranked as the top two favorites throughout the competition. Their historic rivalry, now intensified by the presence of two of the tournament’s most electrifying young stars—Kylian Mbappé for France and Lamine Yamal for Spain—has captivated global audiences. France’s path to the semifinal was defined by its attacking prowess. The team secured a perfect group stage record, defeating Sweden 3-0, Paraguay 1-0, and Morocco 2-0. Mbappé, the tournament’s leading scorer with eight goals, has been central to France’s success, joining forces with Ousmane Dembélé and Michael Olise in a historic attacking trio. His World Cup career tally now stands at 20 goals, a record that underscores his dominance. Meanwhile, Spain’s defensive resilience shone through, conceding just one goal across six matches. The team’s victory over Belgium in a thrilling 2-1 clash highlighted their ability to overcome strong opponents, with Yamal playing a pivotal role. The 19-year-old prodigy, making his first World Cup appearance, contributed one goal and was named MVP in two matches. His 21 successful dribbles in the tournament set a new record for individual performance. The rivalry between Mbappé and Yamal has been a focal point of the tournament. Mbappé, who has faced Yamal in multiple high-stakes encounters, has suffered five consecutive one-on-one losses.#france #spain #dallas_stadium #mbapp #yamal
