Who 'came alive' in the semi-final? France v Spain player ratings
Spain produce a masterclass to see off France and reach their first World Cup final since 2010 - but who were the stars?
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Kylian Mbappe is a French professional footballer known for his speed and scoring ability.
Mikel Oyarzabal is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a winger.
Pedro Porro is a professional football player from Spain.
Rodri is the captain of the Spanish national football team.
Unai Simon is the goalkeeper for the Spanish national football team.
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Spain produce a masterclass to see off France and reach their first World Cup final since 2010 - but who were the stars?
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