Deschamps predicts 'spectacular' France v Spain semi-final
France manager Didier Deschamps is preparing his team for a high-stakes World Cup semi-final match against Spain in Dallas. Both managers have expressed mutual respect, with Deschamps acknowledging Spain's defensive strength while anticipating a spectacular offensive encounter.
Why it matters
This match represents a major milestone in the World Cup, with France aiming for their third consecutive final appearance, a feat rarely achieved in tournament history.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Didier Deschamps' France (2) and Luis de la Fuente's Spain (1) have won the World Cup three times between them
France boss Didier Deschamps is predicting a "spectacular" semi-final when his exciting side take on Spain in a heavyweight World Cup showdown in Dallas on Tuesday.
Spain beat France in the semi-finals of Euro 2024 on their way to being crowned European champions before defeating Les Bleus in a nine-goal last-four thriller in the Nations League last year.
"The past is in the past," said Deschamps, who is stepping down at the end of the tournament after 14 years in charge.
"They [Spain] did win in the past but I am looking forward to tomorrow.
"We are now at another level. We want to be in the final."
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