- Spain beat France in the Euro 2024 semifinal (goals from Lamine Yamal and Dani Olmo) and went on to win the tournament — setting up a high-stakes World Cup semifinal meeting in Dallas.
- Lots of continuity: 16 Spaniards and 15 French players from Euro 2024 are in the 2026 World Cup squads, so expect familiar faces and renewed rivalries.
- This fixture is a stroll through football history — from Platini’s 1984 triumph to Zidane/Ribéry’s 2006 clash and Spain’s dominance in 2012, there are endless classic moments to bring up.
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