BlockBeats News, July 14th, according to data from the prediction market platform Predict.fun, the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final will feature a match between France and Spain. As of the time of writing, the market gives France a probability of advancing of about 60% and Spain a probability of advancing of about 41%. Traders overall are optimistic about France advancing to the final.
In the early hours of July 15th, Beijing time, this World Cup semi-final will witness a showdown between France and Spain. The two teams have met in the semi-finals of international competitions twice in the past two years, with Spain eliminating France in the semi-finals of the 2024 European Championship and the 2025 UEFA Nations League, giving them a psychological advantage. France is the only team in this World Cup to have won all 6 matches without going into extra time, with Mbappé scoring 16 goals leading the team. Spain, on the other hand, has maintained a stable possession-based system, conceding only 1 goal in 6 matches and remaining unbeaten in 36 matches in normal time. Additionally, the showdown between Mbappé and the Spanish rising star Yamal will also be one of the most anticipated focuses of this match.
