France and Spain have confirmed starting lineups for the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final clash, with Les Blues coach Didier Deschamps recalling Bradley Barcola to start on the left flank.
Tchouameni returns to Les Bleus’ line-up after a two-game absence as France aim to reach a third consecutive World Cup final.
Barcola takes his place in France’s star-studded front four ahead of Paris Saint-Germain’s Desiree Doue.
Barcola lines up on the left side of the front three with Michael Olise in the center and Ousmane Dembele on the right flank, with captain Kylian Mbappe as the striker.
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Spain coach Luis de la Fuente, meanwhile, named an unchanged starting line-up for the game at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
De la Fuente has kept faith with the team that defeated Belgium 2-1 in Friday’s quarter-final in Los Angeles.
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabian Ruiz gets the nod ahead of Barcelona’s Pedri to partner Rodri at the base of the Spanish midfield.
Lamine Yamal takes his usual position on the right wing, with Atlético Madrid’s Alex Baena on the opposite flank. Dani Olmo is in the middle behind striker Mikel Oyarzabal.
France vs Spain Lineups
Spain: Unai Simón; Pedro Porro, Pau Cubarsí, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella; Rodri, Fabián Ruiz; Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Álex Baena; Mikel Oyarzabal.
France: Mike Maignan; Jules Koundé, Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba, Lucas Digne; Aurélien Tchouaméni, Adrien Rabiot; Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise, Bradley Barcola; Kylian Mbappé.
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