NEW: France and Spain promises an explosive game, so does Argentina and England

The FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals are set: France takes on Spain on July 14, and Argentina faces England on July 16. Expert predictions lean toward a razor-thin match between France and Spain, while forecasting a tightly contested victory for England against Argentina.

France-Spain

Predictions and analysis for the two matchups from across the internet include:

France vs. Spain (July 14)

• The Matchup: A heavyweight clash between two of the most organized and in-form defenses in the tournament.
• Expert & Bookmaker Consensus: This is widely viewed as a coin toss. France enters as a slight, marginal favorite.
• Key Players: Kylian Mbappé leads the French references, while Spain’s technical midfield is expected to make this an incredibly close affair.

England vs. Argentina (July 16)

• The Matchup: A classic rivalry between the reigning champions (Argentina) and the tournament hopefuls (England).
• Expert & Bookmaker Consensus: England is slightly favored by oddsmakers to reach the final. Models and pundits predict a high-intensity, physical, and potentially chaotic game, where England might edge the result in the later stages or extra time.
• Key Players: Lionel Messi remains the definitive differential for Argentina, whereas Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane will carry the primary attacking threat for England.

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