This professional pre-match analysis covers recent form, historical meetings, statistical results, and tournament motivation for this 2026 World Cup semifinal. The two nations have met 38 times in total, with Spain holding the edge with 18 wins, seven draws, and 13 defeats. The only previous World Cup meeting came in 2006, when France beat Spain 3-1. However, later major tournament clashes have given Spain a clear psychological advantage. Spain defeated France 2-1 at Euro 2024 and 5-4 in a dramatic match in the 2025 Nations League. In the current World Cup tournament, France are on a perfect unbeaten run of six matches, scoring 16 goals and conceding only two. Spain are on a long unbeaten streak, built on steady ball control and solid defensive organization. Both teams have maximum competitive motivation to secure a place in the final, setting up a tactically intriguing and evenly matched heavyweight clash in Dallas.