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France and Spain battle it out on Tuesday night with both sides eyeing a spot in the World Cup final.

Didier Deschamps’ men have looked the team to beat so far this tournament with Kylian Mbappe and co hoping to secure a place in their third consecutive World Cup final.

In Spain, France have their toughest test of the World Cup so far but can anyone stop the front four of Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise and Desire Doue?

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Spain, who have only conceded one goal all tournament, left it late against Portugal and Belgium in their last two games with Arsenal’s Mikel Merino bagging two late winners.

It’s two European powerhouses going head to head for a spot in the World Cup final but who will come out on top in Dallas?

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France v Spain predictions

France seem unstoppable going forward and their front four is frightening. Spain, meanwhile, look incredibly hard to beat and they’ve conceded just once during this World Cup.

Something’s got to give on Tuesday night and although Spain like to keep possession, France will be ready to hit them on the counter through Mbappe and co.

France are peaking at the right time and we’re siding with Deschamps’ side who have the experience at this stage of the competition having reached the last two World Cup finals.

Radio Times says… France 2-1 Spain

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