13.7.2026
Ahead of Tuesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final between Spain and France in Dallas, USA, players of both teams have been playing the mind game.
Spain’s star striker Lamine Yamal started the verbal exchange when he said France will be beaten a third time by Spain.
“We beat France in our last two encounters. If France has to fear anyone, it is us. We will see what happens, but we are not afraid.’
This seem to have touched the nerves of the French team.
“To be honest, we have not heard what is being said. We do not have to fear anyone. We have to remain humble and not fall into traps, especially at this stage of the competition,” defender Ibrahim Konate.
“Yamal can say whatever he wants. We will try to prepare in the best possible way, and at the end of the game, we will see who comes out on top.’
Also Maxence Lacroix added that France will play to win like they done in all their matches.
“I am not going to say we are afraid. We are aware of our qualities and we know that Spain also has a very good squad and is having a great tournament. We play every game to win and our objective is, of course, to win. We are going to focus on that.”
