World Cup Winner Market Has France Apart From Field on Kalshi France is favored by a wide margin to win the World Cup on Kalshi. England, Spain, and Argentina all trail. Sports Illustrated · 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
Michael Olise turns down at least £2 million every year so he can play in football boots that match his kit World Cup star Olise has caught the eye with his footwear in France’s run to the semi-finals FourFourTwo · Jul 14
Will France’s showdown with Spain be the World Cup final in spirit? In today’s Football Daily: France. Spain. And a proper humdinger The Guardian - UK · Jul 14
France flaunts firepower on Bastille Day PARIS - France on Tuesday showcased military power and unity with European allies in its largest-ever national day parade, as European rearmament gathers pace in the face of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Bangkok Post · Jul 14
'Smell of rot' and 'water basically running down the walls' – Tour de France riders are sleeping in nightmare hotels No matter the team's budget, rider accommodation is a lottery at the Tour Cycling Weekly · Jul 14
Referee who made World Cup history set to take charge of Spain v France semi-final IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 14
World Cup schedule today: How to watch France v Spain, TV channels & live stream Tuesday 14 July What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the full schedule for Tuesday 14 July, including kick-off times, TV channels, and live stream options The Guardian - US · Jul 14
SI:AM | Jordan Walker Was the Home Run Derby’s First Villain Leave it to Philly fans to boo the Derby. Sports Illustrated · Jul 14
Why the England v Argentina referee could be a good omen for Lionel Messi American official Ismael Elfath has been appointed as the referee for England’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina on Wednesday. This could be a good omen for Argentine superstar Lionel Messi , as Elfath was the referee when Messi’s Inter Miami won the 2023 Leagues Cup, while he has also been… The Independent UK · Jul 14
UK to continue sending potential trafficking victims to France despite court ruling Court ruled last week against policy to reduce protections for asylum seekers facing removal under one in, one out scheme The Guardian - UK · Jul 14
Do players miss the final if they get booked in the semi-final? Just four teams remain involved in World Cup 2026 as Spain take on France and England meet Argentina in the semi-finals FourFourTwo · Jul 14
Bastille Day celebrations in France tempered by fear of more wildfires Firework displays cancelled as Paris military parade asserts ‘France’s rearmament ... and Europe’s strategic awakening’ The Guardian - UK · Jul 14
'I would change the whole calendar': Tadej Pogačar says extreme weather means the Tour de France shouldn’t be raced in July – is he right? The peloton has been racing through a heatwave since the Grand Départ Cycling Weekly · Jul 14
France 24 · Jul 14 World Cup 2026: 'Spain are favourites', says French coach ahead of semi-final 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…
Sports Illustrated · Jul 14 France Stars Bite Back at Lamine Yamal Ahead of World Cup Semifinal Recent comments from the Barcelona forward reignited an old feud.
Cycling News · Jul 14 Early sprint stage win for Decathlon 'takes a huge amount of pressure off' teenage leader Paul Seixas in second half of Tour de France France's great hope heads on a voyage into the unknown beyond the rest day after his first-ever stint racing nine days in a row
Sports Illustrated · Jul 14 Kylian Mbappe Injury Status Confirmed for France vs. Spain World Cup Semifinal The Frenchman spent time away from the main training group on Monday.
Cycling News · Jul 14 'I can't immediately remember a tougher edition' – Matteo Jorgenson suffers in the Tour de France heat American enjoys a quiet rest day before resuming domestique dutie for GC leader Jonas Vingegaard
Euronews · Jul 14 €2.8bn battle on the pitch: France and Spain face off in World Cup's priciest semi-final Tuesday's clash between France and Spain in Texas is not just a footballing spectacle, it is also, by market value, the costliest semi-final the World Cup has staged, with the two squads worth a combined $3.2 billion (€2.8bn).
Cycling News · Jul 14 Multiple teams complain about Tour de France rest day hotels as riders forced to sleep outside in Massif Central Uno-X Mobility and Alpecin-Premier Tech stayed in apartments that one riders dubbed 'amongst the the worst places I have stayed'
The Independent UK · Jul 14 What is Bastille Day? France showcases military might in support of Ukraine IN FULL
Radio France Internationale · Jul 14 France marks 10 years since Bastille Day terror attack in Nice killed 86 Religious leaders have gathered in Nice for an interfaith service to pray for the victims of the Bastille Day terror attack, on the eve of the 10th anniversary of the atrocity that killed 86 people and injured more than 400. President Emmanuel Macron is due to lead the main memorial…
The Independent UK · Jul 14 France v Spain: Who would England prefer in World Cup final? Independent writers’ verdicts A chance at major tournament revenge will await England if they can get past Argentina
Sports Illustrated · Jul 14 Matching World Cup Teams With NFL Squads: Why England Is the Seahawks of Soccer Soccer has taken over the United States this summer, inviting natural comparisons to America's version of football.