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France and Spain haven't trailed at World Cup, only one will make the final
AP News • • general
Key Points:
- France and Spain, both former World Cup champions, face off in the semifinal at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with only one team advancing to the final; France has outscored opponents 14-2, led by Kylian Mbappé with eight goals.
- Spain, featuring teenage talent Lamine Yamal and clutch substitute Mikel Merino, has conceded only one goal in the tournament and relies on strong defense and late-game scoring to progress.
- Mbappé, with 20 World Cup goals, is physically fit despite exiting late in the quarterfinals, while Yamal aims to lead Spain to victory on his 19th birthday, having previously scored against France in major tournaments.
- This World Cup marks the first since 1990 where all semifinalists are past champions; Argentina and England compete in the other semifinal, with the final set for MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
- AT&T Stadium is hosting its ninth World Cup match, featuring memorable moments from stars like Messi and Ronaldo, the latter concluding his World Cup career with Portugal’s recent exit.
