France vs. Spain prediction, odds, lineup, date: 2026 World Cup semi-final picks by experts on 19-7 run

European nations will meet in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup when Spain and France face off on Tuesday, July 14. These countries were the pre-tournament favourites, and the current line-up is very familiar after meeting in the semi-finals of Euro 2024, a match which Spain won 2-1. France have won all their matches in the 2026 World Cup, defeating Morocco in the quarterfinals to advance to this round. Spain are also unbeaten — they opened with a draw against Cape Verde and have won the rest of their matches. The Spaniards remained clean until the Round of 16 before conceding a single goal against Belgium in the quarterfinals.

Kickoff for France vs. Spain is at 3 pm ET at Dallas Stadium. France vs. Spain latest odds from FanDuel Sportsbook list France at +130 (risk $100 to win $130) on the 90 minute money line, Spain at +220 and the draw at +220. The over/under on total goals is 2.5 (-114/-106). France is 140th to advance to the finals, Spain is 122nd. Before locking in any France vs. Spain or World Cup 2026 predictions, check France vs. Spain from Martin Green of SportsLine.

After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sportswriter and handicapper and covered the game around the world. Last year, Green was profitable in many places in his football betting selection, including the Champions League (+211.25) and the Bundesliga (+100). He redshirted again in 2026, posting an 18-8 record over his last 26 UCL selections, returning nearly $1,000 in earnings. He is also on aa 19-7 roll (+1008) in his World Cup appearances. Anyone who wants to follow his World Cup betting advice in sportsbooks and betting apps can see huge profits.

Now, Green has read France vs. Spain also recently revealed his 2026 World Cup picks and betting predictions. You can head over to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are a few World Cup odds and soccer betting lines for Spain vs. France:

Top predictions for France vs. Spain

After checking Spain vs. France from every angle, Green leans over 2.5 total goals (-112). The last meeting between the two in June 2025 was a thrilling 5-4 affair with nine goals. This tournament, Spain is scoring almost two goals in each game, and Green notes that they “obviously have enough quality to open up the French defense.” Meanwhile, France has been lethal in attack, with Kylian Mbappe leading the way with eight goals. He averages a goal every 65 minutes on the pitch, and has scored twice in three professional matches against Spain.

“It is difficult to see Spain keeping Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise, Désiré Doué, and Bradley Barcola away for 90 minutes,” said Green. See Green’s best bets for France vs. Spain on SportsLine, and you can betting Over in France vs. Spain on FanDuel here:

How to make a choice for France vs. Spain

After reading Spain vs. France from all angles, Green has found a significant ix-factor and is locked in the top three bets, including two returns and money. You can head over to SportsLine to see what they are.

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