Two heavyweights of European soccer, Spain and France, will face off in the first semi-final of the 2024 European Championship (EURO 2024). Read on to get all the key information about the upcoming match.
EURO 2024 Semi-Finals: Spain vs France – Date, Time & Where To Watch In US
Spain and France will clash in the first EURO 2024 semi-final at the Allianz Arena in Munich on Tuesday night, July 9. The game is scheduled to kick off at 9 PM CET / 3 PM ET / 12 PM PT. Fans in the United States can catch the action live on TV on FOX. Streaming options include Foxsports.com and the Fox Sports App.
Spain vs France: Preview
What Happened In The Quarter-Finals
Spain faced hosts Germany in the first EURO 2024 quarter-final on Friday, July 5. La Roja took the lead with a goal from Dani Olmo in the 51st minute, but Florian Wirtz equalized for Germany in the 89th minute. After a tough battle in extra time, Spain emerged victorious with Mikel Merino scoring a header in the 119th minute.
In another quarter-final match, France overcame Portugal to secure a spot in the final four. The game ended in a goalless draw after 120 minutes, and France won on penalties with a 5-3 scoreline.
Team News
Spain will be without three key players for the semi-final against France. Right-back Daniel Carvajal and center-back are suspended, while star midfielder Pedri is sidelined due to a knee injury. Nacho Fernandez and Jesus Navas are expected to fill in for the absent players, with Dani Olmo taking Pedri’s place in midfield.
France will welcome Adrien Rabiot back to the squad after he missed the previous game due to suspension.
Head-to-Head
Spain and France have faced each other 36 times, with Spain holding a lead in the head-to-head statistics. Spain has 16 wins compared to France’s 13, with seven matches ending in draws.
Spain vs France: Prediction
France has the quality to challenge Spain in EURO 2024. However, based on their performances in the tournament so far, we predict that Spain will secure a 2-1 victory in the semi-final and advance to the final on Sunday, July 14.
