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France recalls Bradley Barcola and Aurelien Tchouaméni for the semi‑final against Spain, while Spain names an unchanged side, keeping Fabian Ruiz, Rodri and Dani Olmo in midfield.
France enters the semi‑final as overwhelming favorites, boasting a perfect record and a star‑studded attack, while Spain seeks to extend its surprising run. The match, scheduled for Dallas at 20:00 UK time, will decide the finalist who will later face England or Argentina.
With eight goals in the 2026 tournament, Kylian Mbappé is poised to challenge Messi's all‑time World Cup tally, a feat made possible by his father's decades‑long mentorship and his mother's behind‑the‑scenes management.
A limited‑time celebration of the world’s biggest tournament sees Alias unveil daily rewards, including limited‑edition sneakers, signed jerseys and trading cards, while the World Cup semifinals approach.
In a tightly contested semifinal in Arlington, Texas, Spain secured a 2-0 win over France, setting up a final clash with the winner of the other semifinal.
Spain advances to the World Cup final after a 2-0 victory over France, with goals from Oyarzabal and Porro, extending their unbeaten run to 37 matches.
Spain advanced to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory over France, thanks to goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro and a pivotal performance by Lamine Yamal.
The festival, held on July 14 at Worcester Common, offered complimentary games and instruction for youth players, coinciding with Spain’s 2‑0 semi‑final victory over France, and featured remarks from local soccer leaders about expanding the game’s reach.
Spain secured a 2-0 win over France in the World Cup semi‑final, setting up a clash with Argentina in the final on Sunday.
Spain's 2-0 semi-final win over France was built on a penalty and a second-half strike, with coach Didier Deschamps admitting his side was technically inferior.
Spain defeated France 2-0 in a dominant semi-final, with goals from Oyarzabal and Porro securing a place in the final.
Spain defeated France 2-0 in the World Cup semi-final in Arlington, Texas, with goals from Oyarzabal and Porro. Coach Didier Deschamps acknowledged Spain's superiority, and the Spanish side will now face the England-Argentina winner in the final on Sunday.
Spain defeated France 2-0 in the World Cup semi-final, securing a spot in the final for the first time since 2010. Goals from Oyarzabal and Porro, combined with dominant possession, set up a showdown with the winner of England versus Argentina.
A 2-0 victory in the semifinals saw Spain's attack click, with Mikel Oyarzabal converting a penalty and Pedro Porro adding the second goal. The win sets up a final against either Argentina or England, and marks the end of an era for France's coach Didier Deschamps.
The 2026 World Cup final will be played on July 19 at 3 p.m. ET, with the semifinals underway in Atlanta and East Rutherford. Broadcast details, Golden Boot contenders, and tournament rules are shaping the final stretch of the tournament.
The semi‑final in Arlington pits France’s prolific attack against Spain’s near‑impenetrable defense, a match that will decide who reaches the World Cup final.
Spain defeated France 2-0 in the World Cup semifinals, with Mikel Oyarzabal converting a penalty set up by Lamine Yamal and Pedro Porro adding a second goal. The win puts Spain in the final against either Argentina or England, while France will contest the third‑place match.
France's campaign ends in disappointment after a subdued performance against Spain, with coach Didier Deschamps acknowledging technical inferiority and key players failing to influence the game.
France fell 2-0 to Spain in the World Cup semi-final, with coach Didier Deschamps acknowledging technical and physical deficits.
France fell 2‑0 to Spain in the World Cup semi‑final in Arlington, ending their bid for a third straight final. Coach Didier Deschamps reflected on the team's shortcomings and hinted at upcoming changes.
A midfield masterclass by Spain and a series of unforced errors left France reeling, prompting coach Didier Deschamps to question both his team's performance and the standard of refereeing.
Rodrigo Hernández Cascante's commanding performance after a long injury layoff leads Spain to a 2-0 win against France, setting up a historic final.
Rodri's commanding display helped Spain defeat France 2-0 and advance to the World Cup final.
Rodri's commanding performance against France, following a 22‑month recovery from a cruciate ligament rupture, underpinned Spain's 2‑0 victory and a return to the World Cup final for the first time since 2010.