Hours before the clash with France, Spain have identified all of their tricolour rivals' flaws to bring them down
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup semi-final against France, Spain's coaching staff has carried out an in-depth study of the Blues' weaknesses, hoping to spring a surprise.
Hours before kick-off in the 2026 World Cup semi-final between Spain and France, sources close to the Spanish squad reveal that the coaching staff has carried out a detailed tactical study of France's weaknesses, hoping to exploit them and turn the tie in their favour.
Spanish analysts identified France's high defensive line as one of the main exploitable flaws via long balls behind the full-backs, along with the French side's heavy reliance on individual brilliance from their stars rather than organised collective build-up play.
"We've studied France well, and we know where we can hurt them. It's a team with exceptional players, but there are spaces to exploit if we move smartly and quickly."
The analysis also points out that France often start matches relatively slowly, which could give Spain the chance to impose their usual possession-based rhythm from the outset.
Spain are banking on this in-depth tactical study to spring a major surprise against the 2018 world champions and reach the final for the first time in several years.
