Published Jul 13, 4:22am ET by
Alex Dudley - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated Jul 13, 4:22am ET
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Updated Jul 13, 4:25am ET
Just four nations remain in the hunt for World Cup glory this summer. The first team to reach the 2026 final will be determined on July 14, as France and Spain collide in Dallas.
France have breezed through the competition, and they will be favored to reach a third straight final on Tuesday afternoon.
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| France | +133 |
| DRAW | +223 |
| Spain | +238 |
Tuesday's game with Spain could be the final match of the Didier Deschamps era.
However, the legendary coach has overseen a memorable period for the national team, and Les Bleus could reach a third straight World Cup final this week. France have been excellent throughout the competition, winning each of their last two without conceding.
Kylian Mbappe was once again the star in the quarterfinal win against Morocco, scoring his eighth goal at this summer's World Cup. Ousmane Dembele also registered an effort in the success, taking his tally of goal involvements to seven in six appearances.
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Spain were the dominant force at last summer's EUROs, and while they are yet to reach the same heights this year, they have a proven record in major tournaments.
The European nation booked their spot in the semi-finals with a battling 2-1 win against Belgium last Friday. Mikel Merino was the match-winner for the second game running, scoring in the final minutes, just as he did in the win against Portugal in the round of 16.
Lamine Yamal will be central to Spain's hopes on Tuesday, but the talented teenager is yet to hit peak form this summer after registering just one goal in six appearances.
Spain have an excellent record against France, winning seven of the last eleven meetings. However, their patchy level of performances this summer is a concern, especially against a French team that are yet to hit their peak. Therefore, we foresee France setting up a third World Cup final appearance.
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France (+133)
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