France vs. Spain prediction, odds: 2026 World Cup semifinal picks by expert on 19-7 run

Key Points:

• Spain and France, pre-tournament favorites, face off in the 2026 World Cup semifinals on July 14, having recently met in the 2024 Euros semifinals where Spain won 2-1.
• Both teams remain unbeaten in the tournament, with France winning all matches including a quarterfinal victory over Morocco, and Spain drawing their opener before winning subsequent games and conceding only one goal in the quarterfinals.
• Betting odds favor France slightly to advance, with France at +135 on the money line and Spain at +220, while the over/under for total goals is set at 2.5.
• Sports betting expert Martin Green recommends betting on over 2.5 total goals, citing the high-scoring recent encounter between the teams and strong offensive performances from players like Kylian Mbappé, who has eight goals in the tournament.
• Green has identified key bets for the match and suggests that Spain's defense will struggle to contain France's attacking talents, encouraging bettors to check his detailed predictions on SportsLine.