European powers clash in the 2026 World Cup semifinals when Spain and France meet on Tuesday, July 14. Both sides entered the tournament as pre‑event favorites, and their rosters are intimately familiar after facing each other in the 2024 Euro semifinals, a match Spain won 2‑1. France have navigated the World Cup unbeaten, defeating Morocco in the quarterfinals to reach this stage. Spain remain unbeaten as well, opening with a draw against Cape Verde before securing victories in their subsequent matches.
The match kicks off at 3 p.m. ET at Dallas Stadium. According to the latest odds from FanDuel Sportsbook, France is listed at +145 on the 90‑minute moneyline (risk $100 to win $145), Spain at +220, and a draw at +200. The total‑goals over/under is set at 2.5. For advancement to the final, France sits at –150 while Spain is at +124.
Martin Green, a professional sports writer and handicapper with several years in the sports‑betting industry, has covered soccer globally. Last year he showed profitability across multiple markets, including the Champions League (+211.25) and Bundesliga (+100). In 2026 he has posted an 18‑8 record over his last 26 UEFA Champions League picks, generating close to $1,000 in profit, and maintains a 19‑7 record (+1008) on his World Cup selections.
After analyzing the France–Spain matchup, Green has released his 2026 World Cup predictions. The key betting lines are as follows:
90‑minute moneyline: France +145, Spain +220, Draw +200
Over/under total goals: 2.5
To advance: France –150, Spain +124
Green’s top recommendation is to take the over 2.5 goals at –108. He notes that the June 2025 encounter between the sides ended 5‑4, producing nine goals. This tournament Spain averages nearly two goals per game, and Green observes that they “clearly have enough quality to unlock France’s defense.” France’s attack has been paced by Kylian Mbappé, who has tallied eight goals, averaging a goal every 65 minutes of play and scoring twice in three recent meetings against Spain.
“It’s difficult to see Spain containing Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise, Désiré Doué and Bradley Barcola for the full 90 minutes,” Green said.
Having examined the contest from every angle, Green has identified a critical factor and selected three best bets, two of which offer positive returns.
The specific selections are available through his usual channels.
