France vs Spain is the type of match where the quality is very high, but the risk of an open game is not always the best reading. In a World Cup semi-final, both teams usually protect the result more because one mistake can decide the match.

Spain can control long phases of possession, but that does not always mean a high-scoring game. Their structure can slow the tempo, while France has enough pace to punish mistakes but may also respect Spain’s control in key moments.