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Delano D’SOUZA

World Cup 2026: 'Spain are favourites', says French coach ahead of semi-final

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Cover image: France head coach Didier Deschamps watches his team participate in a training session ahead of the team's semifinal soccer match against Spain, Monday, July 13, 2026, in Dallas. © Julio Cortez, AP

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 conference since the sacking of head coach Pape Thiaw, shedding new light on the tensions behind his departure.

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