8'
France · Yellow card · Adrien Rabiot
France
Kickoff weather31°CRain6 mph · 100% precip
Semi-final2026-07-147:00 PM
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FTDallas StadiumArlingtonUnited States
Full time
Momentum
Timeline and live trends
finished
France vs Spain. Toggle one metric at a time to inspect the live shape of the match.
Possession tide
Final read FRA pinned back - 49% of the ball
ControlsPossession · FRA line7 event filters
line
KO
15'
30'
HT
60'
75'
90'
22'
✓Spain · Penalty goal · Mikel Oyarzabal
Spain
30'
France · Maxence Lacroix on for William Saliba
31'
Spain · Yellow card · Marc Cucurella
45+1'
Match · Added time · +6'
46'
France · Manu Koné on for Adrien Rabiot
57'
France · Désiré Doué on for Bradley Barcola
58'
⚽Spain · Goal · Pedro Porro
Assist: Dani Olmo
72'
France · Rayan Cherki on for Michael Olise
72'
France · Théo Hernandez on for Lucas Digne
74'
Spain · Ferran Torres on for Mikel Oyarzabal
77'
Spain · Mikel Merino on for Dani Olmo
77'
Spain · Pedri on for Fabián Ruiz
83'
Spain · Nico Williams on for Álex Baena
83'
Spain · Marcos Llorente on for Pedro Porro
86'
France · Yellow card · Kylian Mbappé
90+1'
Match · Added time · +7'
Match
17 of 137 events · one shared match clock · smoothed visual interpolationline = FRA share, mirror of ESP
Tactical board - same structure across lineup states
Final lineup
Lineup
ManagerDidier DeschampsManagerLuis de la Fuente
FRA
ESP
Match lens
Story1 / 4
P1 · The head-to-head story
rating + rivalry note
The head-to-head story
Spain enters this high-stakes encounter with a slight Elo advantage and a strong historical record against France. With both nations showing perfect recent form, the outcome may hinge on tactical execution: Spain's ability to isolate Yamal on the flank versus France's capacity to exploit space with the blistering pace of Mbappé and Kolo Muani.
Favourite read · tournament history · rivalry
Who's the favourite?
FRAChallenger
2165ESPFavourite
2191How far each has gone
Tournament history · deepest stage reached per tournament
GroupRound of 16Quarter-finalSemi-finalFinalWinnerTBD
The rivalry · last 5
FRA 2
3 ESP
FRA 2 wins0 drawsESP 3 wins
+-Recent meetings5 matches
2025UEFA Nations LeagueFRA 4-5 ESPESP
2024UEFA EuroFRA 1-2 ESPESP
2021UEFA Nations LeagueFRA 2-1 ESPFRA
2017FriendlyFRA 0-2 ESPESP
2014FriendlyFRA 1-0 ESPFRA
P2 · What kind of game
defending gap
What kind of game?
Spain enters the match with a superior defensive resistance profile compared to France. While both teams demonstrate comparable possession and attacking output, Spain's higher defensive resistance suggests they may be better equipped to absorb pressure. France will likely look to bridge this gap by leveraging their higher reliance on set-piece opportunities.
Style match-up · bigger shape means more of that trait
FRAESP
| Axis | FRA | ESP |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 63.6% | 64.1% |
| Defending | 6.4 resistance | 7.9 resistance |
| Set pieces | 21.9% | 19.2% |
| Threat | 1.97 xG/match | 2.03 xG/match |
P3 · Where it'll be decided
channel pressure
Where it'll be decided
The central corridor remains the primary focal point for both sides. With nearly 80% of attacking activity concentrated centrally, the match will likely hinge on midfield control. France's right-flank defensive vulnerability against Spain's attacking patterns could emerge as a critical tactical pressure point.
Channel match-up · attack share against concession share
P4 · Who to watch
system-led
Who to watch
Both France and Spain rely on high-frequency box penetration and sustained shot volume to dictate play. The match will likely hinge on whether either side can convert their territorial dominance into high-value attempts while managing the defensive trade-offs required to contain such pressure.
Adaptive spotlight · who / what to watch
per-team branch · threat / contain
Francesystem-led
B
Box pressure
team tactic
Box touches100th
FRA are a system watch if they keep repeat touches around the penalty area.
Contain it by protecting the top of the box; the cost is inviting wide circulation.
S
Shot volume
team tactic
Shots100th
FRA become the watch if their system turns territory into repeat shots.
Contain it by forcing low-value shots; the cost is conceding field position.
Spainsystem-led
B
Box pressure
team tactic
Box touches100th
ESP are a system watch if they keep repeat touches around the penalty area.
Contain it by protecting the top of the box; the cost is inviting wide circulation.
S
Shot volume
team tactic
Shots100th
ESP become the watch if their system turns territory into repeat shots.
Contain it by forcing low-value shots; the cost is conceding field position.