Rodri insists Spain 'can beat' France in World Cup semi-final clash
Spain captain Rodri expresses confidence in his team's ability to defeat France in the upcoming World Cup semi-final. He also emphasizes the need to manage the pressure on young teammate Lamine Yamal.
Why it matters
As a high-profile sporting event, the match carries significant cultural and national interest for the participating countries.
Spain captain Rodri believes his side has what it takes to overcome France in their blockbuster World Cup semi-final clash in Dallas. The Manchester City midfielder is drawing confidence from recent victories over Les Bleus as La Roja aim to reach their first global final since 2010.
Rodri is far from intimidated by the prospect of facing one of the tournament favourites. Speaking ahead of the semi-final at the AT&T Stadium, the Ballon d'Or winner highlighted Spain’s previous successes over Didier Deschamps' side to prove they belong on the same level. "France are one of the best teams here, in great form, but so are Spain. We can beat them, we’ve seen that at the Euros and in the Nations League," the captain explained.
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