Spain-France in semi-final: passes versus efficiency

Spain and France will face off in the semi-final of the 2026 World Cup in Dallas. The data reveals two opposing philosophies: the Spanish exchange 679 passes per match compared to 562 for the Blues, with nearly identical precision (91% vs 90%). However, France converts its chances better (16 goals from 47 shots on target) than Spain (11 goals from 40). This semi-final reprises the Euro 2024 duel, won by the Spanish.