France will face Spain's Deschamps: This is going to be a spectacular match.

France will face Spain in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup, and head coach Didier Deschamps said at a press conference that he believes Spain is the favorite to win the tournament and that it will be a spectacular match.

In the crucial quarter-final match, France defeated Morocco 2-0 thanks to goals from Mbappe and Dembele.

In the Spanish quarterfinals, De la Fuente's team defeated Belgium 2-1 after goals from Fabian Ruiz and Merino, successfully advancing to the semifinals.

France coach Didier Deschamps said, "If people only look at Spain's first match, which ended in a 0-0 draw against Cape Verde, then they should forget about that game. Judging from their subsequent matches, they have proven themselves to be the favorites to win the title. I don't want to put extra pressure on De la Fuente and his team, but he is well aware of the high expectations placed on Spain."

“They are not only excellent in attack, but also in defense, having conceded only one goal so far. Both De la Fuente and I know how to build a defensively solid team, but considering the strong attacking capabilities of both sides, I think this will be a fantastic match.”

Deschamps also stated, "Chuameni is now fit to play, although he was on the bench in the last match, as it was indeed very risky to bring him on then. He is much better now, but I wouldn't say he's 100% recovered. His last official match was two weeks ago, but that doesn't mean anything."

When asked about Spanish winger Yamar's confident comments about the match, French defender Koundé, who plays for Barcelona alongside Yamar, said, "We never felt that Yamar showed any disrespect to France. I know Yamar very well; this is just a manifestation of his confidence and a way for him to motivate himself."

"Spain's biggest advantage lies in their teamwork and their excellent ball control. Our style of play is slightly different, relying more on transitions between attack and defense. However, we also hope to control possession tomorrow and force them to make mistakes."

Koundé also said, "When playing against Spain, we must not let them control the ball for 90 minutes straight. Because towards the end, they will always find space and wear down the opponent's stamina through passing and possession."

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