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France 0–2 Spain · Semi-Final Match Report

France 0–2 Spain · Semi-Final. Full-time report with Elo ratings, FIFA rankings and verified match facts.

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France 0–2 Spain · Semi-Final · AT&T Stadium, Arlington.

This post-match update covers France (FRA) and Spain (ESP). Elo lists FRA at 2163 and ESP at 2190, a 27 point gap. Roster data lists FRA with 26 players at average age 26.6, and ESP with 26 players at average age 26.2.

Key numbers

  • Elo rating: France 2163 · Spain 2190
  • FIFA ranking: France #2 · Spain #7

What to watch

  • Match status: ft; score FRA 0-2 ESP for FRA vs ESP.
  • Venue: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, USA.
  • Scheduled UTC: 2026-07-14T19:00:00Z.

Fact box

  • Scheduled UTC: 2026-07-14T19:00:00Z.
  • Match status: ft; score FRA 0-2 ESP for FRA vs ESP.
  • Venue: AT&T Stadium, Arlington, USA.
  • FIFA ranks: FRA 2, ESP 7.

Squad notes

  • Kylian Mbappé (Offence) — Kylian Mbappé is listed as Offence; roster age 27; DOB 1998-12-20.
  • N'Golo Kanté (Midfield) — N'Golo Kanté is listed as Midfield; roster age 35; DOB 1991-03-29.
  • Dayot Upamecano (Defence) — Dayot Upamecano is listed as Defence; roster age 27; DOB 1998-10-27.
  • Lamine Yamal (Offence) — Lamine Yamal is listed as Offence; roster age 18; DOB 2007-07-13.
  • Rodri (Midfield) — Rodri is listed as Midfield; roster age 29; DOB 1996-06-22.
  • Pedri (Midfield) — Pedri is listed as Midfield; roster age 23; DOB 2002-11-25.

--- Compiled by GoalPulse's AI match desk from the verified fact pack — figures only, no added narrative.

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