Spain predicted XI v France: Fabián Ruiz to start over Pedri
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Like Didier Deschamps, Luis de la Fuente does not have any injury concerns as Spain face France for a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.
It leaves de la Fuente with some difficult decisions to make, particularly in midfield. Fabián Ruiz netted against Belgium in the quarter-finals, but his place in the starting XI would come at the detriment of Pedri. L’Équipe understands that the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder will start over Pedri in Dallas later today.
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On the left wing, meanwhile, it is Alex Baena who is expected to start over Nico Williams, whilst there is not expected to be a place in the forward line for Barcelona’s Ferran Torres. Dani Olmo is expected to start in the No.10 role for La Roja.
Spain likely line-up v France
Unai Simon; Marc Cucurella, Aymeric Laporte, Pau Cubarsí, Pedro Porro; Fabián Ruiz, Rodri; Alex Baena, Dani Olmo, Lamine Yamal; Mikel Oyarzabal. (L’Éq)