​France and Spain meet Tuesday in one of the biggest matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a place in Sunday’s championship match on the line.The European powers enter the semifinals as tournament favorites after remaining unbeaten through the first six matches. France has won every match on its way to Dallas Stadium, while Spain opened with a draw against Cape Verde before winning its next five matches.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe semifinal also renews a growing rivalry between two of international soccer’s elite programs. Spain defeated France 2-1 in the semifinals of UEFA Euro 2024 before going on to win the tournament, giving France an opportunity to even the score on the World Cup stage.According to FanDuel Sportsbook, France enters the semifinal as a slight favorite.The latest 90-minute moneyline lists France at +135, Spain at +220 and the draw at +210. France is also favored to advance to the World Cup final at -136, while Spain is listed at +118.The over/under for total goals is set at 2.5.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSportsLine soccer expert Martin Green believes the matchup could produce more offense than the odds suggest.Green built a profitable track record in international soccer after several years in the sports betting industry. According to SportsLine, he has posted an 18-8 record on his last 26 UEFA Champions League picks and a 19-7 mark on his World Cup selections entering the semifinal round.After evaluating the matchup, Green identified the Over 2.5 goals as one of his favorite plays.“They clearly have enough quality to unlock France’s defense,” Green said of Spain while explaining why he expects both teams to contribute offensively.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementGreen also pointed to France’s attacking depth.“It’s hard to see Spain keeping Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise, Désiré Doué and Bradley Barcola at bay for 90 minutes,” he said.SportsLine reports Green also identified three best bets for the match, including two plus-money selections.France enters the semifinal behind one of the tournament’s most productive attacks.Captain Kylian Mbappé has scored eight goals in six matches, tying him for the tournament lead entering the semifinal. Earlier in the World Cup, he also became France’s all-time leading men’s goal scorer.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMbappé added another milestone by becoming the highest-scoring player in men’s World Cup knockout history.His scoring efficiency has been equally impressive. According to SportsLine, Mbappé is averaging one goal every 65 minutes and has scored twice in three professional appearances against Spain.Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembélé has also played a major role in France’s run, scoring five goals while partnering with Mbappé in attack.The Paris Saint-Germain forward’s ability to create chances with either foot has made him one of the tournament’s most dangerous attacking players.Spain c