France vs Spain, FIFA World Cup LIVE: Barcola starts, Spain unchanged in semifinal showdown
France and Spain have announced their starting lineups for the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal match. France welcomes back Aurelien Tchouameni and Bradley Barcola, while Spain remains unchanged from their previous outing.
Why it matters
This match determines which team advances to the final of the world's most-watched sporting event.
France recalled Bradley Barcola to their attack and Aurelien Tchouameni in midfield for their World Cup semifinal against Spain as Luis de la Fuente named an unchanged side.
Desire Doue drops to the bench as Barcola joins Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise and captain Kylian Mbappe in the French forward line.
Tchouameni returns after missing France’s last two games due to injury, partnering Adrien Rabiot in midfield.
Spain keep Fabian Ruiz alongside Rodri and Dani Olmo in midfield, with Pedri again among the substitutes.
Alex Baena starts with Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal up front.
Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
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