OneFootball x FanDuel: The key questions on World Cup Day 3️⃣1️⃣ | OneFootball

The first World Cup semi-final brings together two of Europe's heavyweights as France take on Spain in a repeat of the Euro 2024 semi-final.

Here are the big questions on Day 31.

What games are on today?

France v Spain

France have looked like the tournament's outstanding team and are now just one win away from reaching a third consecutive World Cup final. Didier Deschamps' side have won every match so far, finishing off Morocco with an impressive quarter-final display after earlier knockout victories over Sweden and Paraguay. Kylian Mbappé has once again led the way, while the pace and creativity of Ousmane Dembélé and Michael Olise have made Les Bleus the competition's most feared attacking side. 

Spain have quietly built momentum after drawing their opening game with Cabo Verde. Since then, Luis de la Fuente's side have rediscovered their rhythm, defeating Portugal and Belgium in the knockout rounds while conceding just one goal throughout the tournament. Rodri and Pedri have controlled games from midfield, with Lamine Yamal continuing to show why he is regarded as one of world football's brightest young stars. 

Our prediction: France 2-1 Spain

Which player should I look out for?

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Kylian Mbappé has once again delivered on the biggest stage.

The France captain has been at the heart of everything Les Bleus have done well during this tournament, combining devastating pace with clinical finishing as he chases a second World Cup title.

If France are to reach another final, expect Mbappé to have a major say.

Can you give me one stat to impress my friends?

This will be only the second ever World Cup meeting between France and Spain with the last coming in 2006.

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