Yamal Warns France to Fear Spain Before Tuesday's World Cup Semifinal
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Updated · ESPN · Jul 10
Yamal Warns France to Fear Spain Before Tuesday's World Cup Semifinal
3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Jul 10
Summary
Tuesday's semifinal in Arlington will pit Spain against France after Mikel Merino's 88th-minute goal sealed a 2-1 win over Belgium and France beat Morocco 2-0.
Lamine Yamal said Spain have "no fear" because they eliminated France in the Euro 2024 semifinals and again in the 2025 Nations League.
Spain have reached only their second World Cup semifinal and first since their 2010 title, while France are chasing a third straight final after winning in 2018 and finishing runners-up in 2022.
One goal in 6 World Cup appearances has not dimmed Yamal's confidence; he said opponents keep sitting deep against Spain, whose attack has still needed late Merino winners against Portugal and Belgium.