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World Cup Referees Under a Microscope: From Spain's Controversial Penalty to Alleged Argentina Favouritism

The Spain vs France World Cup semifinal sparked controversy over officiating decisions, with French manager Didier Deschamps questioning the referee's competence after a pivotal penalty decision.

International Business Times UK · Jul 15

Didier Deschamps questions World Cup semi-final referee after France beaten by Spain

France were beaten 2-0 by Spain to miss out on a place

The Independent UK · Jul 15

Kylian Mbappe reveals the big mistake France made in ‘sloppy’ World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain

France were beaten 2-0 by Spain in Dallas having failed to consistently trouble their opposition

The Independent UK · Jul 15

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Control Beats Chaos: Spain Marches Into World Cup Final As the Favorite

France’s dismal performance in Tuesday’s World Cup semifinal had arguably been set at kickoff.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 15

‘Amazing’ Spain are peaking at right time for World Cup final, says De la Fuente

Luis de la Fuente said his team were excited but challenged them to improve after they completely outplayed a highly fancied France

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15

Kylian Mbappe Has Explicit Response to France’s World Cup Exit Censored

Mbappé also offered a concise and insightful tactical analysis into France's failings against Spain in Tuesday’s semifinal.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 15

France's World Cup dream extinguished in chastening semi-final loss to Spain

Didier Deschamps' France were hot favourites to lift the famous golden trophy after a string of breathtaking attacking displays at the World Cup. But they met their match in the semi-finals when faced with slick European champions Spain, who outplayed and outsmarted Les Bleus to deny them a third consecutive…

France 24 · Jul 14

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Didier Deschamps pays price for breaking free from the shackles that led him to glory

France finally let loose all their attacking power in this tournament and yet when the big test came against Spain they were too open

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14

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 · Jul 14

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 · Jul 14

'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

FourFourTwo · Jul 14

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 · Jul 14

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 · Jul 14

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) · Jul 14

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Evening Standard · Jul 14

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

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14

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

Sports Illustrated · Jul 14

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 · Jul 14

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.

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France 24 · Jul 14

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.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 14

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 - US · Jul 14

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

France 24 · Jul 14

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…

Sports Illustrated · Jul 14

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 · Jul 14

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 · Jul 14

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

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