Spain's Lamine Yamal says France fears them ahead of 2026 World Cup semi-final
Spain winger Lamine Yamal said France fears his team ahead of the 2026 World Cup semi-final, after Spain beat Belgium in the quarter-final on Friday. Yamal, who earned man-of-the-match honors, told reporters that France should fear Spain because La Roja have eliminated Les Bleus in their last two meetings. Spain, now set to face Kylian Mbappe-led France, has won all its tournament matches in regular time, while France also remains undefeated in regulation. The semi-final will determine which European side reaches the final of the tournament hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Yamal's confidence reflects Spain's recent edge over France, having knocked them out in the previous two encounters, a fact that Les Bleus will try to overturn. For Nigerian fans following the tournament, the match offers a chance to see two of Europe's biggest talents - Yamal and Mbappe - clash on the world stage. The game will be played at a venue yet to be confirmed, but kickoff is expected in the evening local time. Will Spain's confidence translate into another victory over France, or will Les Bleus finally break their losing streak and advance to the final?