France, Spain set for World Cup semifinal clash at Dallas Stadium

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A heavyweight clash is set for Dallas Stadium next Tuesday when France and Spain compete for a spot in the World Cup Final.FIFA World Cup semifinal in North TexasFrance and Spain have locked in their spots for Tuesday's World Cup semifinal at Dallas Stadium.It's a battle of two heavyweights in soccer, though they've only played each other in the World Cup once. France defeated Spain 3-1 in the 2006 FIFA World Cup knockout stage.France's path to DallasFrance came into the 2026 FIFA World Cup looking to avenge their loss to Argentina in the 2022 World Cup final. So far? So good.Les Bleus have won all but one of their matches by double digits. They've only allowed two goals in six World Cup matches while scoring 16 themselves.Superstar Kylian Mbappé is having a phenomenal World Cup so far, and is currently tied with Argentina's Lionel Messi for the Golden Boot lead with eight goals. He's tied for the all-time lead in World Cup goals with 20.Mbappé's teammates are no slouch though. Ousmane

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