Spain Won. But France will PUNISH them! Tim Vickery and Miguel Pereira

Spain are into the World Cup semi-finals after a dramatic 2-1 victory over Belgium, but an even bigger challenge now awaits them. Tim Vickery and Miguel Pereira analyse Spain’s relentless counter-press, Rodri’s potentially match-saving block on Kevin De Bruyne, Mikel Merino’s remarkable impact and the cruel goalkeeper error that decided the quarter-final. They also preview Spain’s blockbuster semi-final against France. Can Spain turn their possession into enough goals, or will Kylian Mbappé and France punish every mistake? Plus, what will Jorge Jesus bring to Portugal, how will he manage Cristiano Ronaldo and why is his brutal verdict on Neymar gaining so much attention in Brazil? Subscribe to Football Smash for daily World Cup reaction, analysis and debate. Join the Brazilian Shirt Name WhatsApp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBN... #WorldCup2026 #Spain #France Chapters 00:00 - 01:23 Spain knocks Belgium out of the World Cup 01:23 - 03:32 Fabián Ruiz replaces Pedri and delivers 03:32 - 06:59 Spain’s identity and relentless counterpress 06:59 - 09:23 Rodri’s match-saving block on De Bruyne 09:23 - 12:03 Is Spain turning possession into enough goals? 12:03 - 13:57 Spain versus France tactical preview 13:57 - 16:56 The final before the final 16:56 - 19:48 Mbappé’s authority and why France are favourites 19:48 - 21:56 Will Spain and France take risks? 21:56 - 24:52 Spain’s tactical variety and the key defensive duels 24:52 - 26:31 Senne Lammens’ cruel goalkeeper error 26:31 - 29:27 Why Mikel Merino keeps delivering 29:27 - 32:26 How Spain transformed their footballing identity 32:26 - 34:58 Jorge Jesus takes charge of Portugal