Spain 'favourites' says France's Deschamps ahead of World Cup semi-final showdown

France coach Didier Deschamps inside the stadium before a match on Jun 30, 2026, at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (Photo: REUTERS/Mike Segar) 14 Jul 2026 08:29AM (Updated: 14 Jul 2026 09:51AM) DALLAS: France coach Didier Deschamps insisted he still sees Spain as World Cup favourites on Monday (Jul 13) ahead of Les Bleus' blockbuster semi-final against the European champions.France take on Spain at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday in a match widely seen as a collision of the best two teams in the tournament.While Deschamps' side have lit up the World Cup with a string of scintillating performances, Spain's campaign has built momentum gradually following a shock 0-0 draw against minnows Cape Verde in their opening game.Deschamps, though, maintains that France - beaten by Spain in