Experts weigh in on France vs Spain World Cup 2026 semifinal

France and Spain will lock horns on July 14 at the Dallas Stadium in a World Cup 2026 semifinal, with kickoff slated for 22:00 Kyiv time. Both sides have lived up to the hype, securing a place among the tournament's top four. France is chasing a third consecutive final appearance and a fifth overall, while Spain hopes to reach the championship match for just the second time – the first being their victorious 2010 campaign. The stats make for a fascinating contrast: the competition's most prolific attack (16 goals scored) against its stingiest defense (just one conceded). Commentator Ihor Tsyganyk expects the game to extend beyond regulation and backs a draw at 3.33. Former Ukraine boss Myron Markevych is banking on France to get the job done, recommending a "France to advance" wager at 1.64. Viktor Vatsko, meanwhile, foresees plenty of goals and suggests betting on over 2.5 total goals, priced at 1.93. The predictions come courtesy of licensed bookmaker betking.