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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

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

First World Cup 2026 finalists revealed as Spain ease past France

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The Independent UK · Jul 14

France vs. Spain—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Dallas plays host to a blockbuster World Cup semifinal between the two pre-tournament favorites.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 14

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.

France 24 · Jul 13

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.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 13

Spain Predicted Lineup vs. France: World Cup Semifinal

The European champions face an imperious France in a repeat of the pair’s Euro 2024 semifinal.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 13

Rajoy's accusation that France's team play 'without the french' sparks racism row

The phrase “eso sí, sin franceses” in a column by Mariano Rajoy has sparked criticism from the Spanish government and French politicians, who call it racist. The former prime minister insists his words have been taken out of context.

Euronews · Jul 13

2026 World Cup Semifinals: Dates, Kickoff Times, Head-to-Head Records

It’s a mouth-watering array of semifinalists in what has already been a sensational World Cup.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 12

World Cup 2026 : Spain set for blockbuster semi final against France

Paris Saint Germain midfielder Fabian Ruiz, who started ahead of Pedri, gave la Roja the lead in the 30th minute, capitalizing on a rebound off a Thibaud Courtois save. Belgium though brought it back level 11 minute later with a powerful De Ketelaere header, therefore ending Spain's remarkable run of…

France 24 · Jul 11