# Rodri says Spain can beat France despite their great form

Spain's Rodri expressed confidence that his team can defeat France, acknowledging France as one of the best teams in the tournament and in great form. The comment highlights the competitive spirit ahead of a major match between two top national teams.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/13/rodri-interview-spain-captain-world-cup-2026) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:00:46 GMT
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/14/france-team-news-spain-world-cup-semi-final-euro-revenge) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:45:26 GMT
- [Fox News Sports](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/rodri-insists-spain-can-beat-france-in-world-cup-semi-final-clash) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:07:16 -0400