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France Meets Spain in WC Semi; Mbappé Fit, Tchouaméni Starts

7/14/2026

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France will face Spain in the World Cup semi-final on Tuesday in the United States.
Coach Didier Deschamps said Kylian Mbappé is fit after an ankle knock and Aurélien Tchouaméni replaces Manu Koné.
Warren Zaïre-Emery said France seek revenge for the 5-4 Nations League loss to Spain in June 2025.
France’s attack will feature Michael Olise, Désiré Doué, Ousmane Dembélé and Kylian Mbappé, the quartet that faced Spain in June 2025.

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France will face Spain in the World Cup semi-final on Tuesday in the United States.
Coach Didier Deschamps said Kylian Mbappé is fit after an ankle knock and Aurélien Tchouaméni replaces Manu Koné.
Warren Zaïre-Emery said France seek revenge for the 5-4 Nations League loss to Spain in June 2025.
France’s attack will feature Michael Olise, Désiré Doué, Ousmane Dembélé and Kylian Mbappé, the quartet that faced Spain in June 2025.