Spain remains unbeaten at this tournament, and their defense will face their greatest test against France in the semifinals.
These Spain National Football Team Vs France National Football Team Stats highlight the strength of both teams and the importance of this highly anticipated semifinal clash.
Kylian Mbappe is inching ever closer to Lionel Messi’s World Cup scoring record and hopes to add another goal during this semifinal clash against Spain.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Unai Simón, David Raya, Joan García |
| Defenders | Pedro Porro, Marcos Llorente, Aymeric Laporte, Pau Cubarsí, Marc Pubill, Eric García, Marc Cucurella, Alejandro Grimaldo |
| Midfielders | Rodri, Martín Zubimendi, Pedri, Fabián Ruiz, Mikel Merino, Gavi, Álex Baena |
| Forwards | Mikel Oyarzabal, Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres, Borja Iglesias, Dani Olmo, Víctor Muñoz, Nico Williams, Yeremy Pino |
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Mike Maignan, Robin Risser, Brice Samba |
| Defenders | Lucas Digne, Malo Gusto, Lucas Hernández, Théo Hernández, Ibrahima Konaté, Jules Koundé, Maxence Lacroix, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano |
| Midfielders | N’Golo Kanté, Manu Koné, Adrien Rabiot, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Warren Zaïre-Emery |
| Forwards | Maghnes Akliouche, Bradley Barcola, Rayan Cherki, Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Kylian Mbappé, Michael Olise, Marcus Thuram |
| Statistic | Spain | France |
|---|---|---|
| Latest meeting | Won 2–0 | Lost 0–2 |
| Latest meeting | 14 July 2026 | 14 July 2026 |
| Competition | FIFA World Cup Semi-final | FIFA World Cup Semi-final |
| Goals in latest match | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 World Cup finish | Champions | 4th |
| 2026 World Cup goals | 14 | 20 |
| 2026 World Cup clean sheets | 7 | 4 |
| 2026 World Cup attempts | 140 | 139 |
| Date | Opponent | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jul 2026 | Argentina | W 1–0 | FIFA World Cup Final |
| 14 Jul 2026 | France | W 2–0 | FIFA World Cup Semi-final |
| 10 Jul 2026 | Belgium | W 2–1 | FIFA World Cup Quarter-final |
| 6 Jul 2026 | Portugal | W 1–0 | FIFA World Cup Round of 16 |
| 2 Jul 2026 | Austria | W 3–0 | FIFA World Cup Round of 32 |
| 26 Jun 2026 | Uruguay | W 1–0 | FIFA World Cup Group Stage |
| 21 Jun 2026 | Saudi Arabia | W 4–0 | FIFA World Cup Group Stage |
| 15 Jun 2026 | Cabo Verde | D 0–0 | FIFA World Cup Group Stage |
| 8 Jun 2026 | Peru | W 3–1 | International Friendly |
| 4 Jun 2026 | Iraq | D 1–1 | International Friendly |
| Date | Opponent | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2026 | England | L 4–6 | FIFA World Cup Bronze Final |
| 14 Jul 2026 | Spain | L 0–2 | FIFA World Cup Semi-final |
| 9 Jul 2026 | Morocco | W 2–0 | FIFA World Cup Quarter-final |
| 4 Jul 2026 | Paraguay | W 1–0 | FIFA World Cup Round of 16 |
| 30 Jun 2026 | Sweden | W 3–0 | FIFA World Cup Round of 32 |
| 26 Jun 2026 | Norway | W 4–1 | FIFA World Cup Group Stage |
| 22 Jun 2026 | Iraq | W 3–0 | FIFA World Cup Group Stage |
| 16 Jun 2026 | Senegal | W 3–1 | FIFA World Cup Group Stage |
| 8 Jun 2026 | Northern Ireland | W 3–1 | International Friendly |
| 4 Jun 2026 | Ivory Coast | L 1–2 | International Friendly |
| Date | Competition | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jul 2026 | FIFA World Cup | France vs Spain | 0–2 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | UEFA Nations League | Spain vs France | 5–4 |
| 9 Jul 2024 | UEFA Euro | Spain vs France | 2–1 |
| 10 Oct 2021 | UEFA Nations League | Spain vs France | 1–2 |
| 28 Mar 2017 | International Friendly | France vs Spain | 0–2 |
| 4 Sep 2014 | International Friendly | France vs Spain | 1–0 |
| 26 Mar 2013 | FIFA World Cup Qualifier | France vs Spain | 0–1 |
| 16 Oct 2012 | FIFA World Cup Qualifier | Spain vs France | 1–1 |
| 23 Jun 2012 | UEFA Euro | Spain vs France | 2–0 |
| 3 Mar 2010 | International Friendly | France vs Spain | 0–2 |
Spain: Unai Simon
Unai Simon has managed to remain Spain’s starting goalkeeper despite fierce competition from David Raya and Joan Garcia, contributing immensely to manager De la Fuente’s defensive system and offering reliable performance throughout. On Tuesday against France he’ll look to continue this impressive run of form.
Simon didn’t play a large role in Germany’s 3-0 win against Austria on Thursday, but his presence was nonetheless valuable.
He didn’t allow a shot until Charles De Ketelaere scored with a header late in the second half – this marked his first time allowing more than one goal at any World Cup game while remaining consistently reliable throughout this tournament.
Simon was not required to make any saves in Sunday’s 1-0 victory against Argentina as their attackers struggled to create clear chances in front of goal. Furthermore, he prevented numerous crosses from finding their way behind him, playing an instrumental part in helping secure a win for his nation.
Simon made 37 appearances, keeping six clean sheets for Athletic Bilbao’s 12th-place squad last season, making an impactful mark for both club and country.
Thanks to his outstanding form in the World Cup, his contract extension at Athletic Bilbao is testament to this; and this 24-year-old looks ready to impress in their league campaign this year.
France: Hugo Lloris
Hugo Lloris is a French professional football goalkeeper currently representing Los Angeles FC and France national teams as a goalkeeper.
Over his career he has won seven trophies – including winning both UEFA Champions League with Lyon and US Open Cup with Tottenham Hotspur; two-time winner of Ligue 1 Goalkeeper of the Year award as well.
Lloris began his club career at his hometown club Nice in October 2005. Soon thereafter he established himself as a first-team regular and won numerous awards during his time there; most notably leading his side to reach the Cup de la Ligue final and earning himself recognition as League 1 Goalkeeper of the Year award in his second year with them.
In 2008, he joined Lyon and helped them win both domestic and European double titles in 2008-9. As an integral part of their run to UEFA Champions League semi-final in 2010, and once more being named Ligue 1 Goalkeeper of The Year; since then he has been an ever-present among their ranks, winning four more Ligue 1 championships along the way.
Internationally, he was part of France’s 2005 UEFA European Under-19 Championship-winning side. Since 2010, he has been France’s first-choice goalkeeper, becoming captain on 28 February 2012. Since then he has become a staple between the posts; most recently being instrumental in reaching quarter-finals at 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Didier Deschamps oversees the France national football team. Under his coaching, this squad features players from clubs and regions all across France; among the more notable members are Kylian Mbappe, Malo Gusto, Louis-Freyeir, Lucas Digne, Jules Kounde, Maxence Akliouche Bradley Barcola Brice Samba Ousmane Dembele Aurelien Tchouameni to name but a few.
Hugo Lloris has been an integral member of France national football team since 2008 and has appeared in three UEFA Nations League A tournaments as well as four UEFA Euro tournaments – reaching quarter-finals of 2022 FIFA World Cup held in Russia with his squad.
Kylian Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe Lottin is a French professional footballer currently playing as a forward for Real Madrid and France national team. Mbappe is considered one of the world’s greatest young players, earning multiple awards and accolades already during his short career.
Mbappe is widely renowned for his speed, dribbling ability, and finishing. Pele has even compared him as someone destined to become great within football – making Mbappe one to watch in years to come!
At the 2018 World Cup, Mbappe was an integral member of France’s journey to victory and helped advance them all the way to the final.
France defeated Argentina and Croatia before facing Netherlands for an all-or-nothing final matchup that resulted in Spain winning 4-2 on penalties to become first team since 1958 to claim back-to-back World Cup crowns.
Mbappe was named as one of only four players ever to lead their nation in scoring at two separate World Cups – making him the youngest ever to do so!
His performance earned him the award for best young player of the tournament. Mbappe also became the youngest ever to ever lead his country in scoring at any major tournament and become an award winner as best young player overall.
Mbappe quickly rose through the ranks at Paris Saint-Germain following World Cup, contributing significantly towards their three consecutive league titles and reaching Champions League final in 2021. By 2022 he had become youngest ever player to score three goals in an official UEFA Champions League match!
Mbappe has earned many comparisons to legendary Pele, although Mbappe himself quickly dismisses any such speculation. Instead, he believes he is an individual player with his own style, who is still developing. Explore Mbappe’s playing style using FotMob’s interactive trait graph which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat and defensive work rate from performance data; explore his shot map which provides a visual breakdown of each shot taken this season along with their expected goals (xG); click any image above to visit player pages on FotMob.
Lamine Yamal
Lamine Yamal has been one of the stars of this year’s 2026 FIFA World Cup. At 19 years old, this Barcelona winger has already made an impressionful mark on international football scene, delighting audiences with his skill and grace on the pitch, and also with his captivating story:
He hails from Esplugues de Llobregat in Spain where his multicultural background has played a large part in shaping his life and career path; since joining Barcelona Youth Academy he has played an essential part for them over recent seasons.
“He has an impressive style of play that sets him apart from other players. His speed and creativity can be dangerous in the opponent’s box; his passing range is excellent, enabling him to operate anywhere across attacking midfield; additionally he provides support to teammates by creating chances from deep. He is an invaluable option for Spain.”
Talent has not gone unnoticed; he was part of the Barcelona team that achieved domestic treble success in 2024-25 season – winning La Liga, Copa del Rey and Supercopa de Espana respectively. Furthermore, he received nominaton for Ballon d’Or as well as winning Kopa Trophy. With such impressive credentials behind him, his future looks bright as it will no doubt continue to impress over time.
Spain has long been one of the premier teams in European history, having won three European Championships and four UEFA Euro final appearances. Unfortunately, they have fallen on hard times over recent decades due to political unrest caused by Franco’s dictatorship – particularly given that domestic league competitions such as LaLiga have produced some of the finest players worldwide. Unfortunately, no major tournament victories have been secured since 1964 for either team; an astounding feat when considering domestic league success as an explanation.
Luis Enrique currently coaches the team, and they have experienced some success internationally in international competition. At each FIFA World Cup tournament they reached the quarter-finals. Furthermore, Spain have won friendly matches against France and Germany during this period.
These performances are also reflected in the Spain National Football Team Vs France National Football Team Stats, highlighting Spain’s competitive record against top European opponents.
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