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The Best Performance of the 2026 World Cup Semifinals

The rampant favorite to reach the World Cup final was unceremoniously dismantled by the tournament’s new leading contenders.

Sports Illustrated

'A rude awakening': How France reacted to shock World Cup semi-final no-show

Tournament favourites were brushed aside in meek fashion by Spain

Evening Standard

Spain was in control, France's defence and midfield unbelievably average: Brahmanand Sankhwalkar

Spain defeated France in the World Cup semifinal match. France's defense and midfield were described as unbelievably average by Brahmanand. He stated the penalty awarded to Spain was the match's turning point. Lamine Yamal's performance was outstanding, though he was lucky twice. Brahmanand predicts an England versus Spain final in…

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French media react to World Cup exit as L’Equipe hands out brutal player ratings

L’Equipe dished out two-out-of-10 ratings as the French media reacted to a 2-0 defeat to Spain

The Independent UK

France bid adieu to Didier Deschamps and a legacy tied to one question

Les Bleus exit at the semi-finals, ending a run of winners, finalists and the final four, but, as Richard Jolly writes, Deschamps might be both the most decorated Frenchman on the global stage and an underachiever

The Independent UK

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

Spain secured a commanding 2-0 victory over France to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. Goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro guided Spain into the championship match. The European champions are now one win away from securing football's most prestigious titles. France will now prepare for the third-place…

The Economic Times

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

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'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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Spain blanks favoured France to advance to World Cup final

Spain is headed back to ⁠the World ⁠Cup final for the second time after denying France a third straight appearance following a 2-0 victory in a semifinal in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

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

Evening Standard

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.

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The Guardian - UK

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 Independent UK

Did Lamine Yamal commit a handball as he won a penalty for Spain vs France?

Lamine Yamal won a penalty after Lucas Digne’s foul, with Mikel Oyarzabal scoring to hand the European champions the lead, but France protested that the ball hit the Spain forward

The Independent UK

Why Spain were awarded a penalty against France in World Cup semi-final

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How to watch France vs Spain REPLAY: Free Streams, TV Channels for FIFA World Cup semi-final 2026, spoiler-free

Here's how to watch France vs Spain for free online and from anywhere in a heavyweight semi-final at FIFA World Cup 2026.

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Evening Standard

Arsenal confirm Leandro Trossard sale as first hurdle cleared for Morgan Rogers arrival

Gunners are reshaping their squad as Mikel Arteta pushes for priority signing

Sports Illustrated

France Predicted Lineup vs. Spain: World Cup Semifinal

Didier Deschamps has a big decision to make in midfield with Aurélien Tchouaméni available.

Sports Illustrated

The Clubs with the Most Players in the World Cup Semifinals

The 2026 World Cup semifinals are packed with stars representing some of the biggest clubs in world soccer.

Evening Standard

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

Sports Illustrated

France Player Ratings vs. Morocco: Majestic Mbappe Fires Les Bleus to Semifinals

An emphatic win France against Morocco was headlined by yet another Kylian Mbappé gem.

The Guardian - UK

Mbappé stunner ends Morocco resistance to send France into World Cup semi-finals

Kylian Mbappé scored a stunning opener after a first-half penalty miss in France’s 2-0 victory against Morocco as they reached the World Cup semi-finals

The Independent UK

France v Morocco player ratings: Ousmane Dembele stars in dominant World Cup quarter-final victory

France were too good for Morocco as they cruised into the semi-finals in North America

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