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France and Spain meet in rare World Cup semi-final on Bastille Day
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France and Spain meet in rare World Cup semi-final on Bastille Day
Didier Deschamps leads France into Tuesday's semi-final against Spain for a place in the World Cup final, days after attending his mother's funeral.
- Didier Deschamps' mother Ginette died on 23 June; he returned to France for her funeral, missing France's 4-1 win over Norway.
- France and Spain play in the World Cup semi-final on Tuesday, 14 July, with the winner facing England or Argentina.
- The only previous World Cup meeting between the teams was a 3-1 French victory in the 2006 round of 16.
- French journalist Abdoul-Karim said some cities postponed Bastille Day fireworks until after the semi-final.
TopicsSpain National Football TeamFrance national football teamworld cup semi-finalDidier DeschampsFIFA World CupBastille Day
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