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France and Spain brace for World Cup semi-final as France deploys 70,000 security forces

France meets Spain in the World Cup semi‑final on 14 July 2026 at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas. French coach Didier Deschamps called Spain the favourite but said the match will be decided on the field, highlighting the quality of both sides and confirming that Kylian Mbappé is fit after a minor ankle knock. Spain’s Luis de la Fuente echoed the sentiment, urging his players to enjoy the moment, while young forward Lamine Yamal insisted he has no fear of France and expects a “big day” in the semi‑final.

In Paris, interior minister Laurent Núñez announced an unprecedented security operation for the national holiday and the evening match, deploying roughly 70,000 police and gendarmes nationwide, including about 5,000 on the Champs‑Élysées for the 14 July military parade. The force is a response to earlier incidents, including a fatal accident in the Nord department and concerns about possible crowd trouble during the football game.

France also faced a minor training issue: defenders Dayot Upamecano and William Saliba missed the pre‑match session, but the squad remained in good spirits, with Mbappé joking with teammates. Various players, from Adrien Rabiot to Warren Zaïre‑Emery, downplayed media hype around Yamal, stressing collective effort over individual headlines.

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