Ranking the Major Threats in the 2026 World Cup Semifinals The semifinals kick off Tuesday with a supercharged battle between France and Spain. Sports Illustrated · Jul 13
World Cup 2026 Semi Final France vs. Spain Predictions and Picks France vs. Spain at AT&T Stadium: Mbappe's 8 goals lead our World Cup 2026 semi final France vs. Spain predictions, with France picked at +135. Sports Lens · Jul 13
Rodri: ‘France are one of the best teams here, in great form, but so are Spain. We can beat them’ The Spain captain on his team’s chances in the World Cup semi-final, analysing every game so far and how to get the best out of Lamine Yamal The Guardian - UK · Jul 13
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. Sports Illustrated · Jul 12
World Cup 2026 power rankings: who leads the pack as semi-finals loom? We assess the teams who played in the last eight as the business end of the tournament approaches The Guardian - US · Jul 12
Spain XI vs France: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup semi-final La Roja will need more from Lamine Yamal to reach another World Cup final Evening Standard · Jul 12
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 · Jul 12
Spain’s Mikel Merino enjoys happy knack of scoring late winners Mikel Merino has risen from the bench to come up with the decisive goal in past two games – Spain’s first World Cup knockout victories since they won the tournament in 2010 The Guardian - UK · Jul 11
‘No Fear’—Lamine Yamal Sends Ominous World Cup Semifinal Warning to France The Spaniard’s not individually caught fire at the 2026 World Cup but his team keep on winning. Sports Illustrated · Jul 11
Thibaut Courtois: ’No Doubt’ About Senne Lammens After World Cup Howler Manchester United’s goalkeeper won’t want to remember his World Cup quarterfinal cameo in a hurry. Sports Illustrated · Jul 11
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
‘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 · Jul 11
World Cup 2022: Spain edge Belgium, set up semi-final showdown with France Spain booked their place in the World Cup semi-finals on Friday with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Belgium, sealed by a late winner from Mikel Merino. La Roja will now face France on Tuesday for a place in the final. France 24 · Jul 11
Spain fans celebrate World Cup semi-final place after Belgium win Spain celebrated a dramatic 2-1 victory over Belgium on 10 July as fans filled Madrid to cheer La Roja into the FIFA World Cup semi-finals. Euronews · Jul 11
Euronews · Jul 11 Spain score late winner to beat Belgium and set up clash with France Spain will now go on to face Didier Deschamps' France - arguably the tournament's standout performer so far - in Dallas in the semifinals on Tuesday.
Latin Times · Jul 11 A Spilled Save and a Super-Sub: Spain Outlasts Belgium to Reach a World Cup Semifinal Mikel Merino's late goal off a spilled save lifts Spain past Belgium 2-1 in a World Cup thriller, setting up a semifinal clash with France.
The Economic Times · Jul 11 FIFA World Cup 2026: Magic Merino strikes again as Spain down Belgium to reach semifinals Spain secured a 2-1 victory over Belgium after a late goal from Mikel Merino. Fabian Ruiz scored Spain's first goal in the thirtieth minute of the match. Charles De Ketelaere equalized for Belgium before halftime, leveling the score. Belgium faced challenges with injured players, including their captain and goalkeeper. Spain…
The Guardian - AU · Jul 11 Spain full of belief as De la Fuente flags ‘high expectations’ for World Cup date with France Spanish coach says ‘France has exceptional potential, but so do we’ after 2-1 win over Belgium
Radio France Internationale · Jul 10 Spain overcome Belgium to set up World Cup semi-final clash with France Mikel Merino scored a late winner for the second game running to send Spain into the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Belgium.
Bangkok Post · Jul 10 Magic Merino strikes again as Spain down Belgium to reach World Cup semis INGLEWOOD, California - Super-sub Mikel Merino snatched another late winner for Spain on Friday after Belgium goalkeeper Senne Lammens failed to hold onto the ball as they claimed a 2-1 win over their injury-hit opponents and set up a World Cup semi-final clash with France.
Sports Illustrated · Jul 10 Spain Player Ratings vs. Belgium: More Merino Magic Sets Up Mouthwatering Semifinal La Roja needed more late magic to extend its staggering unbeaten run to 36 games.
The Independent UK · Jul 10 Inexplicable Lammens error costs Belgium as Spain’s Merino grabs match-winning mantle again Spain 2-1 Belgium: Mikel Merino took advantage of substitute Belgian keeper Senne Lammens’s mistake to fire the European champions to a tantalising Texas Tuesday encounter with favourites France
The Guardian - UK · Jul 10 Merino puts Spain into World Cup semi-finals as Belgium rue costly Courtois injury Spain will play France in the World Cup semi-final after a late Mikel Merino goal gave them a 2-1 win over Belgium
Evening Standard · Jul 10 Spain 2-1 Belgium: Mikel Merino the matchwinner as European champions progress into World Cup semi-finals Arsenal star scored on late on to book France semi-final
The Independent UK · Jul 10 Man United star makes costly error as Spain beat Belgium to reach World Cup semi-finals IN FULL