World Cup Semi-Final: Spain Face France

Arsenal stars collide as Spain and France battle for a spot in the final.

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What happened. Spain take on France in the first World Cup semi-final this evening, with Arsenal players on both sides.

• William Saliba is the most likely Arsenal player to start, pending his back issue.
• Mikel Merino, Martin Zubimendi and David Raya are in the Spain squad.

The winner advances to the World Cup final.

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