Spain projected lineup vs France in World Cup semifinal

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Spain is unbeaten at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but La Roja haven't faced a test like they will on Tuesday, July 14 in the semifinals.

Luis de la Fuente's man will take on France at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, giving fans a much-anticipated clash in the final four.

Spain has narrowly escaped in back-to-back games, with Mikel Merino scoring a late winneragainst Portugal in the round of 16 and again versus Belgium in the quarterfinal.

Now Spain will aim to continue its winning streak against France, having defeated Les Bleus 2-1 in the Euro 2024 semifinal and then 5-4 in a thrilling Nations League semifinal last year.

Here is Spain's projected lineup to face France in the semifinal:

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Spain projected lineup vs France​

Goalkeeper: Unai Simón​

Defenders: Pedro Porro, Pau Cubarsí, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella​

Midfielders: Alex Baena, Rodri, Fabián Ruiz​

Attack: Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal, Dani Olmo​

De la Fuente benched Pedri in favor of Ruiz in the quarterfinal, and that decision paid off in a major way as the PSG midfielder scored the opener. The coach may stick with the lineup that beat Belgium, giving his team some extra muscle in the midfield.

Spain 2026 World Cup schedule​

Here's a look at Spain's results in the World Cup to this point and the schedule that lies ahead if it wins against France:

• June 15: Spain 0, Cape Verde 0
• June 21: Spain 4, Saudi Arabia 0
• June 26: Spain 1, Uruguay 0
• July 2: Spain 3, Austria 0
• July 6: Spain 1, Portugal 0
• July 10: Spain 2, Belgium 1
• July 14: Spain vs France at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
• July 19: Spain vs. Argentina/England at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (if necessary)

Spain 2026 World Cup roster​

Goalkeepers: Unai Simon (Athletic Club), David Raya (Arsenal), Joan Garcia (Barcelona)

Defenders: Marc Cucurella (Chelsea), Alex Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen), Pau Cubarsi (Barcelona), Aymeric Laporte (Athletic Club), Marc Pubill (Atletico Madrid), Eric Garcia (Barcelona), Marcos Llorente (Atletico Madrid), Pedro Porro (Tottenham)

Midfielders: Pedri (Barcelona), Fabian Ruiz (PSG), Martin Zubimendi (Arsenal), Gavi (Barcelona), Rodri (Manchester City), Alex Baena (Atletico Madrid), Mikel Merino (Arsenal)

Forwards: Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad), Dani Olmo (Barcelona), Nico Williams (Athletic Club), Yeremy Pino (Crystal Palace), Ferran Torres (Barcelona), Borja Iglesias (Celta Vigo), Victor Munoz (Osasuna), Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)


This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Spain projected lineup vs France in World Cup semifinal

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