Key Points
- France will face Spain in the 2026 World Cup semifinal.
- Désiré Doué is expected to start in the first XI on the left wing instead of Bradley Barcola.
- Aurélien Tchouaméni, who is injured, is anticipated to start in midfield instead of Manu Koné.
- France aims to reach their third consecutive World Cup final.
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In the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal, where France will face Spain, a rotation change is expected in the starting XI. Désiré Doué is anticipated to be preferred on the left wing instead of Bradley Barcola due to his more technical attributes.
It was clarified by head coach Didier Deschamps that Kylian Mbappé, who has been dealing with injury concerns, will play. In midfield, Aurélien Tchouaméni, who has been injured for the last two weeks, is expected to start in the first XI instead of Manu Koné, who has put in a good performance in his absence.
France is heading into this crucial match with a complete squad and aims to reach their third consecutive World Cup final. In the match to be played in Dallas, fans are expecting to see the squad depth of both strong teams on the pitch.
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- Where and when will the match be played?
- The semifinal match between France and Spain will be played in Dallas.
- Will Kylian Mbappé play in the match?
- Yes, although his training sessions have been carefully managed this week, Kylian Mbappé is expected to start in the first XI.
- What is France aiming for in this tournament?
- France aims to defeat Spain and advance to their third consecutive World Cup final.
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