World Cup: Spain name unchanged XI for semi-final against France

Author: Akinbayo WahabPublished on: July 14, 2026Country: Spain

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World Cup: Spain name unchanged XI for semi-final against France

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente named an unchanged starting line-up for the World Cup semi-final against France. The team that defeated Belgium 2-1 in the quarter-final remains the same. Fabian Ruiz starts ahead of Pedri in midfield, and Lamine Yamal is on the right wing. France is expected to start Bradley Barcola on the left flank.

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