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France vs Spain World Cup 2026 semifinal preview

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France, a formidable attack led by Kylian Mbappe, will look to book a place in a third consecutive World Cup final when they take on a Spain that blends attacking flair with defensive resilience tonight [1am, Bangladesh Time].

More than a month after the tournament got underway, the first semifinal at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, promises to be a blockbuster contest. Widely billed as the 'final before the final', the clash is expected to deliver the highest quality game.

Ahead of the highly anticipated encounter, The Daily Star Sports has published a range of stories, including match previews, tactical analysis, key statistics and other features.

Here are the links to all the stories: