New Delhi, July 14 -- France and their deadly attack led by Kylian Mbappe will attempt to reach a third consecutive FIFA World Cup final as they take on a Spain team that combines flair with defensive steel. More than a month since this mammoth World Cup kicked off, the first semifinal promises a mouthwatering spectacle at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

France have reached the past two FIFA World Cup finals, winning in 2018 in Russia and losing on penalties to Lionel Messi's Argentina four years ago in Qatar in an epic final despite a hat-trick from Mbappe.

Having won their first global title in 1998, Les Bleus are aiming to win the World Cup for a third time while La Roja -- despite Spain's rich footballing tradition -- have lif...