HISTORICAL FACTS: 3 - The Untold Story

‘Collective failure’: French press digests World Cup semi-final defeat by Spain

French media wrote of the disappointing World Cup semi-final, praising Spain’s performance while struggling to comprehend their team’s fall

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15

Golden era ends for Deschamps’ France as Midas touch deserts Les Bleus

France’s crushing semi-final defeat at the hands of their nemesis Spain adds a bitter endnote to Didier Deschamps’ record-setting tenure with Les Bleus. But the coach with the Midas touch will be remembered above all as the manager who led France to their second World Cup title in 2018, two…

France 24 · Jul 15

After the 'near oppressive' clean girl era, cigarettes are trendy again

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, July 15: French papers weep, while the Spanish press celebrates the World Cup semi-final. Also in France, papers discuss the assisted dying bill that will be voted on today. Finally: are cigarettes back in vogue?

France 24 · Jul 15

'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

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

World Cup 2026: Spain deliver masterclass to knock out favourites France and reach final

European champions Spain produced a technical and tactical masterclass to defeat World Cup favourites France at the Dallas Stadium on Tuesday, scoring a goal in each half as they tamed Les Bleus' attacking armada to book a place in the final, where they will face either England or Argentina.

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.

France 24 · Jul 14

How to Watch France vs. Spain on TV, Live Stream—World Cup

The two pre-tournament favorites meet with a spot in the World Cup final at stake.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 14

FIFA World Cup 2026 winner predictions astrology, numerology, nine AI models, supercomputer combined: France, Argentina, England, Spain? Who will win football's ultimate prize?

France, Spain, England, Argentina - who will win FIFA World Cup 2026? We have predictions based on astrology, numerology, nine AI models, and supercomputer.

The Economic Times · Jul 14

France v Spain LIVE: Kylian Mbappe fumes at manager and teammates after World Cup semi-final exit

Spain await England or Argentina after shutting down France to set up a shot at glory

The Independent UK · Jul 14