France projected lineup in World Cup semifinal vs. Spain

France has been outstanding at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but Les Bleus will face its biggest test yet against Spain in the semifinals.

France has been outstanding at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but Les Bleus will face its biggest test yet against Spain in the semifinals. The two powerhouses will meet at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Tuesday, July 14, with the winner facing either England or Argentina in the final on Sunday, July 19. Led by Kylian Mbappe, France has won all six of its matches at the World Cup so far.

Mbappe has scored eight of his team's 16 goals at the tournament. France is aiming to make it three consecutive World Cup final appearances, having defeated Croatia in 2018 and losing to Argentina in 2022 on penalties. Here is France's projected lineup to face Spain in the semifinal.

France projected lineup vs Spain Goalkeeper Mike Maignan Defenders Jules Koundé, Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba, Lucas Digne Holding midfielders Aurélien Tchouaméni, Adrien Rabiot Attacking midfielders Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise, Désiré Doué Striker Kylian Mbappé The big question for France surrounds the status of Tchouaméni, who is available after missing two straight games with a muscle injury.

Though coach Didier Deschamps has said the Real Madrid man isn't 100 percent, he could still get the start over Manu Koné. The other lineup call sees Doué winning out over Bradley Barcola after the pair have gone back and forth starting games. France 2026 World Cup schedule Here's a look at France's results in the World Cup to this point and the schedule that lies ahead if it wins against Spain: June 16: France 3, Senegal 1 June 22:

France 3, Iraq 0 June 26: France 4, Norway 1 June 30: France 3, Sweden 0 July 4: France 1, Paraguay 0 July 9: France 2, Morocco 0 July 14: France vs Spain at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. July 19: France vs. Argentina/England at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (if necessary) France 2026 World Cup roster Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan (AC Milan), Robin Risser (Lens), Brice Samba (Rennes) Defenders: Lucas Digne (Aston Villa), Malo Gusto (Chelsea), L. Hernandez (PSG), T. Hernandez (Al-Hilal), Ibrahima Konaté (Liverpool), Jules Koundé (Barcelona), Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace), William Saliba (Arsenal), Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich)

Midfielders: N’Golo Kanté (Fenerbahçe), Manu Koné (Roma), Adrien Rabiot (AC Milan), Aurélien Tchouaméni (Real Madrid), Warren Zaïre-Emery (PSG) Forwards: Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco), Bradley Barcola (PSG), Rayan Cherki (Manchester City), Ousmane Dembélé (PSG), Désiré Doué (PSG), Jean-Philippe Mateta (Crystal Palace), Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid), Michael Olise (Bayern Munich), Marcus Thuram (Inter) This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:

France projected lineup in World Cup semifinal vs. Spain