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Spain deliver masterclass to sink French Armada and reach World Cup 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

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 Guardian - UK

Why France had a free kick overturned against Spain – and was VAR involved?

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Pygmy hippo in Thailand predicts France vs Argentina World Cup final

Pygmy hippo Moo Deng at a Thai zoo predicts a France–Argentina World Cup final, choosing France over Spain and Argentina over England in a playful stunt.

Euronews

Was France free-kick against Spain overruled by VAR in World Cup semi-final?

A collision between Ousmane Dembele and Fabian Ruiz was initially given as a free-kick to France, before official Ivan Barton reversed the decision in the Dallas semi-final

The Independent UK

Peerless Pogačar drains tension out of the Tour de France as Jonas Vingegaard's losing battle brings podium scramble into focus – GC analysis

Bar incident of injury, the fifth yellow jersey seems to be sewn up for imperious Slovenian, as he returns to Le Lioran with a bang

Cycling News

Madrid erupts as Spain score first goal against France in World Cup semi-final

Madrid erupted into celebration after Spain scored the first goal in their World Cup semi-final match against France.

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What is William Saliba's injury? France and Arsenal defender taken off against Spain

France's William Saliba was an early departure from the World Cup semi-final

FourFourTwo

'He Doesn't Deserve It': Keir Starmer's Legion of Honour Sparks Heated Debate Online After Macron Ceremony

Keir Starmer receives France's Légion d'honneur from President Macron, sparking debate over his contributions to European security and support for Ukraine amid his impending resignation.

International Business Times UK

France Rocked by Major Injury Early in World Cup Semifinal vs. Spain

The first half did not go France’s way against Spain in Atlanta.

Sports Illustrated

William Saliba dealt injury blow in France’s World Cup exit to spark Arsenal fears

Saliba pulled up with a suspected muscle problem in a seismic blow for France and also potentially Arsenal

The Independent UK

Arsenal dealt major injury blow as William Saliba limps off during World Cup semi-final

Centre-half has been playing through injury for France this summer

Evening Standard

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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France vs Spain hit with unexpected delay after referee mishap

Salvadoran referee Ivan Barton forgot his white vanishing spray and had to be bailed out by his colleague

FourFourTwo

Who is Ivan Barton? The referee for France vs Spain

France and Spain go head-to-head in the first of two World Cup semi-finals - but who is the man in the middle?

TechRadar

How to watch France vs Spain: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for FIFA World Cup semi-final 2026, team news

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

Sports Illustrated

France vs. Spain—World Cup: Live Score and Match Stats

The 101st match of the 2026 World Cup is the first of two semifinal clashes.

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The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026 Today Match Schedule (15 July): France vs Spain match time in India, venue, semifinal preview, standings and live streaming details

FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule for 15 July: France and Spain will compete in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal on Wednesday, July 15. The match is scheduled to begin at 12:30 AM IST in Dallas, Texas. France has maintained an unbeaten record throughout the tournament so far. Spain…

The Independent UK

Kylian Mbappé ready for France’s World Cup semifinal against Spain after ‘slight’ ankle injury

Kylian Mbappé is in France's starting lineup for Tuesday’s World Cup semifinal match against Spain after the striker exited in the 77th minute of the team's quarterfinal win over Morocco

Sports Illustrated

France vs. Spain: Confirmed Lineups for 2026 World Cup Semifinal

Didier Deschamps and Luis de la Fuente stuck to their guns with Tuesday’s selections.

AAP

Australian falls as Pogacar flexes his Tour dominance

Chris Harper was hurt in a crash during the tenth stage of the Tour de France, which was won by Tadej Pogacar to stretch the Slovenian's overall lead

France 24

‘My heart is on fire’: Fontainebleau forest blaze leaves community reeling

As wildfires tear through the Fontainebleau forest south of Paris, residents describe their fear and disbelief. Locals spoke to FRANCE 24 about their connection to the woodland and how the blaze is reshaping a place they called home.

France 24

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.

The Guardian - UK

France 0-2 Spain: World Cup 2026 semi-final – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: Spain grandly swatted aside strangely subdued France to reach Sunday’s final. Scott Murray was watching

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