WORLD CUP | Deschamps Calls Spain Favorites vs France in 2026 Semi-Final in Dallas

France coach Didier Deschamps said Spain are the favorites for the World Cup 2026 semi-final against France and predicted a “spectacular” match in Dallas, according to Yahoo Sports. Deschamps cited Spain’s form since a 0-0 draw with Cape Verde and noted they have conceded one goal, while France have won all their games and scored five more goals. Deschamps said Kylian Mbappe, who has eight goals at the tournament, trained after icing his ankle following the quarter-final win over Morocco. He also said midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni is available again after a groin problem, though Deschamps indicated the Real Madrid player is not fully recovered.