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Why England v Argentina referee appointment could be good news 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

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

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

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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

'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

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…

France 24

France Stars Bite Back at Lamine Yamal Ahead of World Cup Semifinal

Recent comments from the Barcelona forward reignited an old feud.

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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

Cycling News

Kylian Mbappe Injury Status Confirmed for France vs. Spain World Cup Semifinal

The Frenchman spent time away from the main training group on Monday.

Sports Illustrated

'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

Cycling News

€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).

Euronews

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'

Cycling News

What is Bastille Day? France showcases military might in support of Ukraine

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The Independent UK

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…

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The Independent UK

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

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.

FourFourTwo

France vs Spain prediction: Can the World Cup favourites make a third successive final?

France are gunning for a third consecutive World Cup final under Didier Deschamps, but Spain stand in their way

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How to watch France vs Spain online from anywhere: live stream World Cup 2026 semi-final game for free

All the ways, including free live streams, to watch France vs Spain in the first semi-final of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

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The Economic Times

Four teams, four personalities: Which World Cup semifinalist matches you?

This guide helps fans find a new team to support after their favorite's elimination. Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, seeks to defend their title and offers safe betting. England, aiming to break a long tournament drought, presents a compelling narrative. France, the reigning champion, boasts a formidable squad and strong…

Cycling News

'Pogačar is just a freak of nature' – Tobias Halland Johannessen on the search for success in a Tour de France dominated by one man

Norwegian rider says 'Pogacar will carry the jersey until Paris' after he wrested control from Uno-X Mobility's Torstein Træen

Euronews

Yamal replies to Rajoy's Les Bleus column: 'Football should unite society'

Spain's former prime minister used a TV debate to question the origins of several France players at the 2026 World Cup. Asked about it before the semi-final, Lamine Yamal sidestepped the row and hailed football as a model of integration.

Cycling News

'Without Remco going for the overall, you feel more free' – Valentin Paret-Peintre enjoys extra liberty to aim high in the mountains of the Tour de France

Second week of Tour a critical test for 2025 Ventoux winners' King of the Mountains aspirations

The Independent UK

Who is Ivan Barton? France v Spain referee for World Cup semi-final

The Salvadoran official has earned a prestige appointment in Dallas

Cycling News

I can't understand why UAE Team Emirates-XRG are riding so much, but Pogačar is so good that he will correct any mistakes in the Alps - Sean Kelly's Tour column

The five-time stage winner reflects on the Tour de France's first week, UAE Team Emirates-XRG's questionable tactics, and the hot conditions baking the peloton

Evening Standard

Who is France vs Spain referee? Viral sensation picked for World Cup semi-final

Ivan Barton was at the centre of one of the most memorable moments of the entire tournament

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