India, July 15 -- Spain face France today at Dallas Stadium with a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on the line. One of the biggest talking points ahead of kickoff is coach Luis de la Fuente's decision to leave Nico Williams out of the starting lineup, despite the Athletic Club winger having fully recovered from the injury that sidelined him earlier in the tournament.

Spain have had an outstanding World Cup campaign, advancing to the semifinals after finishing first in Group H and eliminating Austria, Portugal and Belgium in the knockout rounds. However, for this crucial match against France, they have chosen a different approach. Pedri isn't starting either, as per the report.

Although Williams is no longer dealing with the thigh...