France coach Didier Deschamps insisted he still sees Spain as World Cup favourites on Monday ahead of Les Bleus’ blockbuster semi-final against the European champions.
France take on Spain at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Tuesday in a match widely seen as a collision of the best two teams in the tournament.
While Deschamps’ side have lit up the World Cup with a string of scintillating performances, Spain’s campaign has built momentum gradually following a shock 0-0 draw against minnows Cape Verde in their opening game.
Deschamps, though, maintains that France — beaten by Spain in their last two meetings — will be the underdog on Tuesday.
“Forget about the first game against Cape Verde,” Deschamps said of Spain’s campaign. “Ever since then Spain have confirmed that they are the favourites.
