Big stars and old rivals - what to expect in semi-finals

Big stars and old rivals - what to expect in semi-finalsByAdwaidh RajanBBC Sport journalistPublished1 minute agoCommentsThe World Cup continues to deliver drama and unforgettable moments, and the field is now down to just four nations as we head into the semi-finals. France, Spain, England and Argentina are now two wins away from the world title and with a place in the final at stake, the margin for error is now almost non-existent. So what can we look forward to in the last-four ties? This is your guide to the World Cup semi-finals. Mbappe v Yamal - European heavyweights go head-to-headTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedFigure caption, Spain into semi-finals at expense of Belgium after Merino's late winnerFrance v Spain, Dallas Stadium, Tuesday 20:00 BSTWhat to watch out for: With two of Europe's strongest squads going up against each other, this fixture has all the ingredients for becoming a World Cup classic. Kylian Mbappe dominated the headlines again as France beat Morocco 2-0 to reach the semi-finals, taking his tally to eight goals for the tournament and moving just one behind Lionel Messi in the race to become the World Cup's all-time top scorer.But France's biggest strength is their quality across the pitch, with Ousmane Dembele sealing the quarter-final victory and taking his own tally to five goals. Michael Olise has provided the creative spark for Didier Deschamps' side and leads the competition with five assists. That depth could prove vital for the two-time winners against a Spain side, who beat them 2-1 in the semi-finals on their way to winning the Euros in 2024. There is a sense that Spain's best football is yet to come. Their star attraction Lamine Yamal is yet to truly announce himself at the World Cup. The Barcelona winger has scored only once - against Saudi Arabia in the group stage. Four-goal Mikel Oyarzabal has blanked in the past two matches, so Luis de l...