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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 4 - The Untold Story

Four Takeaways From France’s Lifeless World Cup Defeat to Spain

Les Bleus saw a perfect World Cup run ended by a recurring foe.

Sports Illustrated

Deschamps says France 'devastated' by defeat, questions referee

France coach Didier Deschamps said his players were left "devastated" by their World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain on Tuesday before aiming a barb at match referee Ivan Barton from El Salvador.

France 24

'Collectively France were really bad' Patrick Vieira blasts Les Bleus performance in World Cup semi-final

France were second-best in their World Cup semi-final clash

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How an unlikely Spain player stunned France to clinch World Cup final berth

France 0-2 Spain: Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro’s goals downed Kylian Mbappe and a glittering France side ito show signs of history repeating itself for the European champions

The Independent UK

France vs. Spain Player Ratings: Emphatic Statement Made in World Cup Semifinal

Les Bleus were shut out by the European champions, who cruised into the World Cup final.

Sports Illustrated

Spain 2-0 France: World Cup favourites eliminated as European champions progress

Oyarzabal and Porro fired ruthless Spain into the World Cup final as France’s quest for glory fell apart in Dallas.

The National (Scotland)

France 0-2 Spain: European champions book World Cup final place against England or Argentina

England could get a chance to exact revenge against potential World Cup final opponents

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Spain reach World Cup final after Oyarzabal and Porro sink sorry France

Goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro gave Spain a 2-0 win in the World Cup semi-final against France and they await England or Argentina in the final

The Guardian - UK

France Rocked by Major Injury Early in World Cup Semifinal vs. Spain

The first half did not go France’s way against Spain in Atlanta.

Sports Illustrated

France vs. Spain: Confirmed Lineups for 2026 World Cup Semifinal

Didier Deschamps and Luis de la Fuente stuck to their guns with Tuesday’s selections.

Sports Illustrated

Brilliant Spain defeat toothless France to reach World Cup final

Spain tamed France's galaxy of stars at the Dallas Stadium to reach the World Cup final for the first time since their 2010 triumph, powering past Les Bleus 2-0 with goals by Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro. They will face either England or Argentina in the July 19 final.

France 24

Will France’s showdown with Spain be the World Cup final in spirit?

In today’s Football Daily: France. Spain. And a proper humdinger

The Guardian - UK

World Cup schedule today: How to watch France v Spain, TV channels & live stream Tuesday 14 July

What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Tuesday 14 July, including kick-off times, TV channels, and live stream options

The Guardian - US

World Cup 2026: 'Spain are favourites', says French coach ahead of semi-final

Didier Deschamps has reiterated his view that La Roja remain the favourites to win the World Cup. Spain face France on Tuesday for the chance to add a second star to their shirt, having lifted the trophy only once before, in 2010. Meanwhile, Senegal's Football Federation held its first press…

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Kylian Mbappe Injury Status Confirmed for France vs. Spain World Cup Semifinal

The Frenchman spent time away from the main training group on Monday.

FourFourTwo

France vs Spain prediction: Can the World Cup favourites make a third successive final?

France are gunning for a third consecutive World Cup final under Didier Deschamps, but Spain stand in their way

The Independent UK

Kylian Mbappe sparks injury fears ahead of World Cup semi-final – but set to be fit for Spain clash

Mbappe missed a portion of training but is good to go for the clash in Dallas

Bangkok Post

France, Spain face off in World Cup semi

ARLINGTON, United States - France's exciting attack led by Kylian Mbappe take on a technically accomplished Spain team in the first semi-final of the World Cup on Tuesday.

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The Guardian - AU

France ready to get ‘revenge for the Euros’ in World Cup semi-final against Spain

Zaïre-Emery confident Les Bleus will deliver in Dallas as Deschamps plans to bring Tchouaméni into lineup if fit

Evening Standard

Didier Deschamps issues Kylian Mbappe injury update after scare before France vs Spain clash

Striker is recovering from an ankle problem and trained separately on Monday

The Independent UK

France boss Didier Deschamps insists Spain are favourites to reach World Cup final

The France boss also predicted a spectacular encounter when his side come up against La Roja on Tuesday night

France 24

France and Spain prepare to face off in World Cup semi-final clash

Two World Cup favourites will go head-to-head in the first semi-final of the 2026 competition on Tuesday as Les Bleus' star-studded line-up meets Spain's technically accomplished La Roja.

Radio France Internationale

France, Spain collide for World Cup final berth with Deschamps chasing history

France's attack led by Kylian Mbappe take on a technically accomplished Spain team in the first semi-final of the World Cup on Tuesday.

The Guardian - UK

France unleashed: reinvention could earn Deschamps all-time great status

The France head coach has found a way to get the best out of his glittering attack and has a second World Cup triumph in sight

Sports Illustrated

France vs. Spain: Complete Head-to-Head Record Ahead of World Cup Clash

The 39th meeting between two European heavyweights will decide who reaches the 2026 World Cup final.

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