Didier Deschamps names Spain as favourites to reach World Cup final
France manager Didier Deschamps has labeled Spain as the favorites for the upcoming World Cup semi-final match. Despite France's strong performance, Deschamps highlighted Spain's defensive record and overall quality.
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The World Cup is a major global sporting event, and tactical assessments from high-profile managers influence betting markets and fan expectations.
(Getty) Richard Jolly Tue, July 14, 2026 at 5:21 AM UTC · 2 min read Didier Deschamps insisted that Spain are the favourites in the World Cup semi-final against his France team as he predicted a spectacular game in Dallas.
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