​France vs. Spain player ratings: Live grades for Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal, others in 2026 World Cup semifinal originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Two of the most dominant sides at the 2026 FIFA World Cup meet in the semifinals as 2018 champions and 2022 finalists France take on 2010 winners Spain in Arlington on Tuesday.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementLes Bleus have been by far the most impressive team at the World Cup so far, blowing out opponents with regularity while other top sides have struggled to dispatch inferior opponents.Spain, meanwhile, are just two years off winning the European Championship, in which they defeated France in the semifinal of that tournament en route to their title. They also emerged victorious from an all-time classic the last time these two teams met, a thrilling 5-4 La Roja victory in the UEFA Nations League semifinal last summer.The Sporting News brings you a full list of live player ratings for the match, analyzing both team’s individual performances from the opening kickoff to the final whistle.LIVE:Follow France vs. Spain updates from 2026 World Cup semifinalAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementLocation: AT&T Stadium (Arlington, TX)Referee: Ivan Barton (HON)France starting lineup:4-2-3-1, right to left: 16. M. Maignan (GK) — 5. J. Kounda, 4. D. Upamecano, 17. W. Saliba (Lacroix, 30′), 3. L. Digne — 8. A. Tchouameni, 14. A. Rabiot (M. Kone, 46′) — 7. O. Dembele, 11. M. Olise, 12. B. Barcola (D. Doue, 57′) — 10. K. MbappeSpain starting lineup:4-2-3-1, right to left: 23. U. Simon (GK) — 12. P. Porro, 22. P. Cubarsi, 14. A. Laporte, 24. M. Cucurella — 16. Rodri, 8. F. Ruiz — 19. Lamine Yamal, 10. D. Olmo, 15. A. Baena — 21. M. OyarzabalAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMORE:A tactical preview of France vs. SpainAll ratings are on a 10-point scale.Goalkeeper: Mike Maignon — 6Dove to the correct side on Mikel Oyarzabal’s early penalty, but still couldn’t reach it. His distribution for the most part was good, and he commanded his penalty area well.This section will be updated with analysis, commentary, and highlights as the game progresses and the player logs his performance on the pitch.Right-back: Jules Kounde — 7Despite the lack of possessional dominance for France, Kounde was heavily involved in many of their movements, getting high up the pitch to help move the ball forward.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThis section will be updated with analysis, commentary, and highlights as the game progresses and the player logs his performance on the pitch.Right center-back: Dayot Upamecano — 7Excellent defending Spain’s attacking possession through the first half, especially with a key block on a shot by Fabian Ruiz in the 38th minute which deflected the ball just wide at the last possible moment.This section will be updated with analysis, commentary, and highlights as the game progresses and the player