France vs. Spain live updates: Score, highlights and analysis from the World Cup semifinal
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Key Points:
- The semifinal match between France and Spain is highly anticipated, featuring two tournament favorites with strong offensive and defensive records.
- France boasts top attackers Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele, both with five goals each, while Spain closely follows with 11 goals and high expected goals metrics.
- Defensively, both teams have been solid, with France conceding only two goals in the group stage and Spain allowing just one goal in six games.
- The match is expected to be competitive with both teams likely to score, reflecting the high skill levels and previous close encounters, such as the 5-4 Nations League semifinal.
- Betting trends heavily favor France, with over 61% of wagers and 76% of the betting handle supporting Les Bleus to win, while Spain and the draw receive significantly less backing.
