New Delhi, July 14 -- Spain and France will meet in a highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal on Tuesday in Arlington, Texas. The clash is a rematch of the 2024 European Championship semifinal, which Spain won 2-1 before going on to lift the trophy. Lamine Yamal scored a stunning goal in that game and remains a major threat for Luis de la Fuente's side. After Spain beat Belgium in the quarterfinals last Friday, the young winger told reporters that France should fear the defending European champions.

Jules Kounde, who plays with Lamine Yamal at Barcelona, moved quickly on Monday to calm any talk of disrespect. "No, in no moment have we felt a lack of respect," said Kounde. "I know Lamine very well. For me, it's a show of his conf...