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The deeper battle behind France and Spain’s World Cup semi-final

A mouthwatering clash brings together the two nations that have emerged as the superpowers of European football in the 21st century

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi: The stats behind the Argentinian great ahead of England showdown

Messi will look to write the latest chapter of his spectacular World Cup story against England in Atlanta on Wednesday.

The National (Scotland)

How France and Spain’s World Cup clash of contrasts could decide football’s tactical future

Much more than just attack against defence, the distinct identities of the two sides could create a compelling contest in Dallas

The Independent UK

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Spain braced to face France's firepower in World Cup semi-final

Spain will attempt to neutralise one of the most potent attacking arsenals in World Cup history on Tuesday when they take on France in a heavyweight semi-final showdown.

Radio France Internationale

Why blockbuster World Cup semi-finals could be the best of all time

WORLD CUP 2026: Packed with individual and collective quality, Spain, France, England and Argentina are a fabulous and fitting final four, Miguel Delaney writes – and could take this tournament to new heights

The Independent UK

VAR was supposed to take the messy human element out of refereeing. How did it go so wrong?

Many of world football’s brightest names took the field over the weekend, as the quarter finals of the FIFA men’s World Cup played out. But for many fans, the heroics of the likes of Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland were overshadowed by the actions of a surprising character:…

The Conversation

France XI vs Spain: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup semi-final

Problems arose in midfield ahead of semi-final clash

Evening Standard

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France vs Spain: World Cup 2026 prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

The first spot in the final up for grabs as tournament favourites and second-favourites face off

Evening Standard

Argentina v Switzerland LIVE: Lionel Messi set for World Cup semi-final against England after Breel Embolo red card controversy

Lionel Messi and the Albiceleste continue to push for back-to-back World Cup titles after a dramatic 3-1 win over Switzerland to set up a final four clash with England

The Independent UK

Argentina vs Switzerland prediction: Can Lionel Messi set up England semi-final showdown?

Argentina have had a remarkably easy path to the 2026 World Cup semi-finals, but they've made it look difficult

FourFourTwo

‘The final before the final’: Spain must improve to beat France – but two things are in their favour

The late Mikel Merino show saved Spain’s blushes – again – in Belgium quarter-final yet Luis de la Fuente’s team will need to step up the performance level against World Cup favourites France

The Independent UK

Soccer: Fear factor to the fore as France march into semi-finals

France advanced to the World Cup semi-finals after defeating Morocco. Morocco adopted a defensive strategy which ultimately proved unsuccessful. Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele scored the decisive goals for France. Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou saved a penalty but could not prevent the loss. France will now face Belgium or Spain in…

The Economic Times

Erling Haaland slams France vs Morocco referee after latest nightmare for World Cup officials

Kylian Mbappe missed a penalty during France’s quarter-final win over Morocco but faced a huge wait due to VAR, which irked the watching Haaland

The Independent UK

Jurgen Klopp lifts the lid on failed transfer plot to sign Kylian Mbappe

Former Liverpool manager Klopp has revealed details of the club’s “most expensive non-transfer” when they tried to sign Mbappe from Monaco

The National (Scotland)

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Jurgen Klopp opens up on Liverpool’s failed bid to sign Kylian Mbappe

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Evening Standard

Private jets and secret talks: How close Liverpool came to signing Kylian Mbappe revealed

Prolific Frenchman could not resist allure of PSG - despite Jurgen Klopp’s best efforts

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2026: ‘violent disorder’ in London after France’s win over Morocco; Spain v Belgium buildup; Jesus takes Portugal job – as it happened

‘Violent disorder’ in London in the aftermath of France’s win over Morocco as Spain and Belgium build up towards quarter-final showdown

The Independent UK

Jurgen Klopp reveals why Kylian Mbappe’s move to Liverpool fell through

Mbappe was heavily linked with a move to Anfield after making his breakthrough at Monaco

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Spain aim for World Cup date with France by beating Belgium

LOS ANGELES - European champions Spain are on a World Cup collision course with Kylian Mbappe's France if they can beat Belgium in the quarter-finals on Friday.

The National (Scotland)

France 2-0 Morocco: Favourites through to semi-final as star duo strike again

Second-half strikes from Mbappe and Dembele helped France progress through to the semi-finals of the World Cup with a routine 2-0 victory over…

Radio France Internationale

Spain's unbeaten defence to meet Belgium's late surge in LA quarter-final

European champions Spain are on a World Cup collision course with Kylian Mbappe's France, if they can beat Belgium in the quarter-finals on Friday.

The Independent UK

World Cup results: France cruise past Morocco as Mbappe matches Messi

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Euronews

France knocks Morocco out of World Cup in quarterfinal with same 2-0 scoreline as 2022

For the second straight tournament, Morocco was ousted by the French 2-0 — this time in the quarterfinals on Thursday at Gillette Stadium, four years after losing by the same score in the semifinals.

Latin Times

Mbappé's Missed Penalty Becomes a Footnote as France Rolls Into the Final Four

Mbappé missed a penalty, then scored and assisted as France beat Morocco 2-0 to reach a third straight World Cup semifinal.

The Economic Times

Who won yesterday FIFA World Cup football match? France vs Morocco – Who reached the semi-finals after intense clash

France secured a World Cup semi-final spot after defeating Morocco 2-0. Kylian Mbappe scored a stunning goal, and Ousmane Dembele added another. Mbappe also reached twenty World Cup appearances at twenty-seven years old. He is now the tournament's joint top scorer with eight goals. France awaits a semi-final match against…

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