France coach calls Spain clear favourites for 2026 World Cup final

France head coach Didier Deschamps said Spain are clear favourites to reach the 2026 World Cup final, ahead of their semi‑final clash on Tuesday, July 14 at Dallas Stadium. He pointed to Spain's attack (11 goals) and stingy defence (only one goal conceded) while noting France's own firepower (16 goals, two conceded).

Historically Spain have the edge in head‑to‑head meetings, winning 18 of 38 encounters, and Spain's coach Luis de la Fuente has beaten Deschamps in their last two meetings (Euro 2024 semi-final and Nations League 2025 semi-final). For Nigerian fans following the tournament, a Spain-final could shape the potential opponent if the Super Eagles advance, and Spain's defensive record suggests they are tough to break down.

Keep an eye on the semi-final; if Spain reaches the final, consider how their disciplined defence might affect any African team that meets them. Will you be watching to see if France's star-studded attack can break Spain's resolve, or do you think the Spaniards will march to the final as Deschamps expects?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/14/world-cup-didier-deschamps-snubs-france-names-favourites-for-final/