- Spain reached the World Cup semifinals for the first time since 2010 after a dramatic 2-1 win over Belgium — Mikel Merino scored an 88th‑minute winner and Belgium keeper Thibaut Courtois had left injured earlier.
- Teen star Lamine Yamal has underwhelmed so far (just 1 goal, no assists, modest xG/xA), prompting questions about his tournament form despite obvious talent.
- France enters as the clear favorite — dominant, unbeaten and high-scoring — making the Spain vs France semifinal an intriguing underdog matchup.
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