The first semifinal of the FIFA World Cup 2026 features Spain and France, the two highest ranked sides in Europe and one of the most heated rivalries in world football.The battle between the pre-tournament favourites is for many fans the most anticipated fixture of the monthlong World Cup, which has delivered drama both on and off the field.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listTuesday’s clash in Dallas is extra special with two of football’s most prodigious talents sharing the field: Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal.Mbappe and Yamal have faced each other several times in La Liga’s El Clasico, the famous derby between rival clubs Real Madrid and Barcelona. But this time, the stage is much bigger and so is the prize with the winner fulfilling every footballer’s dream of playing in a World Cup final.Here’s all to know about France vs Spain: Spain’s forward Lamine Yamal, left, marks France’s forward Kylian Mbappe during the Euro 2024 semifinal [File: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP]What is the winner prediction for France vs Spain?As of Sunday, Opta’s supercomputer gives France a 42.1 percent probability of winning in regulation time, while Spain’s chances of winning are 31.8 percent.The model estimates a 26.1 percent probability of the game going to extra time.Where will the Spain-France semifinal be played?The first semifinal will be held at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, which has a capacity of 70,649 for this tournament.It is the last of the nine match days at the venue – the most at this year’s World Cup, which is being held in 16 cities. The Dallas Stadium is the h …
