France vs. Spain

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Market context

Tuesday, 14 July, sees France and Spain meet in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final at Dallas Stadium, with a place in the final at stake. Both entered as tournament favourites, but Spain’s 2-1 quarter-final win over Belgium snapped a record 650-minute World Cup defensive streak, conceding only via Charles De Ketelaere’s halftime header [2]. France, meanwhile, advanced 2-0 against Morocco, with Kylian Mbappé scoring his 20th career World Cup goal to become the tournament’s all-time leading scorer [6].

Historically, this rivalry has swung violently: Spain’s 5-4 Nations League finals victory over France in June 2025 contrasts sharply with France’s 2-1 World Cup semi-final win over Spain in 2022 [7]. The current 43% YES probability for France reflects their status as the only team since 1980 to record 128 non-penalty shots without conceding, though Spain’s late-game resilience—Mikel Merino’s 88th-minute equaliser against Belgium—suggests they can disrupt France’s dominance [3][9].

Traders must watch Friday’s squad announcements for injury updates or suspensions, particularly regarding Mbappé’s fitness after his historic haul and Spain’s midfield rotation following Merino’s late effort [3][6]. FOX will broadcast the match at 3 p.m. ET, with line-up confirmations expected 24 hours before kick-off; any delay in official squad releases could signal tactical shifts or hidden fitness concerns [1].

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Methodology

Football-specific comparison page for France vs. Spain. Polymarket's live quote (Polygon order book) plus platform attributes for the three reference venues. Sports markets reward liquidity — Polymarket and Betfair are materially deeper than Kalshi (US-focused) or Manifold (play-money).

Resolution & payout

Sports markets typically settle on official final-whistle plus league confirmation. Polymarket uses UMA Optimistic Oracle with a source URL per contract — usually official league data feeds or ESPN/Soccerway. Two-hour dispute window, then smart-contract payout in USDC.

FAQ

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What's the difference between match odds and outright odds?

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Can I import form data and lineups?

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