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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.

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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

Don't be surprised by Pogačar's early dominance, history shows it's how every serial Tour de France winner succeeds - Philippa York analysis

Cyclingnews' expert columnist explains why Pogačar's strategy is tried-and-tested, and what Visma-Lease a Bike are lacking in their bid to turn the yellow jersey tussle around

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Copa Independent | The best World Cup semi-finals… ever?

On the latest episode of Copa Independent, Lawrence Ostlere is joined by Miguel Delaney in Atlanta and Kieran Jackson to preview the World Cup semi-finals: England v Argentina and Spain v France, a last four featuring the top four ranked teams and four previous winners.

The Independent UK

Record 128 migrants cross Channel in one boat as overall numbers drop

A small boat carrying 128 people has reached the coast of England, marking a new record for the largest single crossing of the Channel on a small boat, even as the number of crossings has dropped in recent months.

Radio France Internationale

Cruises worsen overtourism and pump out emissions, so why are they taxed less than hotels?

A €15 tax per passenger per port call would raise €335 million a year in Italy, France, and Spain combined, according to Transport & Environment’s modelling.

Euronews

Major wildfire rages south of Paris during heatwave

A major wildfire has spread through France's Fontainebleau forest south of Paris, prompting a large emergency response, disrupting road and rail traffic, and forcing authorities to deploy firefighting aircraft.

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Massive fire burns in Fontainebleau near Paris

Firefighers are mobilised in the Fontainebleau forest south of Paris to contain a major fire that started Sunday and has since forced the evacuation of residents in the area and shut down a major highway at the start of a busy summer holiday travel weekend.

Radio France Internationale

How France and Spain’s World Cup clash of contrasts could decide football’s tactical future

Much more than just attack against defence, the distinct identities of the two sides could create a compelling contest in Dallas

The Independent UK

Europe heatwave kills more than 10000 people in a week, data shows

A European heatwave in late June caused over ten thousand excess deaths. Most of these fatalities occurred among individuals aged sixty-five and older. Extreme heat is strongly linked to this unusual spike in mortality. France and Belgium recorded very high excess mortality during this period. Separate studies also estimate thousands…

The Economic Times

Experts to deliver verdict on EU social media controls for children

An expert committee is due to deliver its recommendations on Monday on how the European Union should regulate children's access to social media, including a potential blanket ban. More than 20 countries worldwide, including France, have already implemented or proposed age restrictions.

Radio France Internationale

France fear no one ahead of World Cup semi-final against Spain

France's defenders express respect for Spain's strong backline and talented players. They acknowledge Spain's near-perfect defense and individual quality in the tournament. France aims to prepare well and secure a favorable outcome in the upcoming match. They are conscious of Spain's quality and Lamine Yamal's threat on the wings. The…

The Economic Times

Forget being French president; Marine Le Pen is lucky not to be in prison. Why is she in public life at all?

The far right leader’s career is not the issue: it’s whether a politician with her record has a legitimate right to seek office, says Guardian Europe columnist Rokhaya Diallo

The Guardian - UK

Huge fire rages in Fontainebleau forest near Paris

French officials rushed two firefighting planes to the Paris region Sunday, after a fire erupted south of the French capital, disrupting traffic during a busy summer travel weekend and piling more misery on a region sweltering through its latest heatwave. Eric Brocardi, of France's national federation of firemen, said it…

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The Times of India

Europe death toll tops 10,000 during late-June heatwave; scientists blame human-caused climate change

Europe recorded over ten thousand excess deaths during a late June heatwave. Older populations, aged sixty-five and above, were most severely impacted by the extreme heat. Scientists link this heatwave's intensity and frequency to human-caused climate change. France and Belgium reported very high excess mortality during the final week of…

The Guardian - UK

Firefighting planes scrambled from south of France to tackle huge wildfire near Paris

Officials say blaze in Fontainebleau forest is of ‘exceptional scale’, with 900 homes evacuated and road and rail links hit

France 24

Massive Fontainebleau wildfire near Paris ‘possibly intentional’, interior minister says

A fast-moving wildfire that has so far scorched about 800 hectares of the Fontainebleau forest southest of Paris may have been "intentionally set", French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said Monday. The fire prompted France to deploy two firefighting Canadair planes from the country's south as crews battled to contain the…

Sports Illustrated

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.

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Radio France Internationale

Spain braced to face France's firepower in World Cup semi-final

Spain will attempt to neutralise one of the most potent attacking arsenals in World Cup history on Tuesday when they take on France in a heavyweight semi-final showdown.

The Independent UK

Why blockbuster World Cup semi-finals could be the best of all time

WORLD CUP 2026: Packed with individual and collective quality, Spain, France, England and Argentina are a fabulous and fitting final four, Miguel Delaney writes – and could take this tournament to new heights

Cycling Weekly

'The peloton opted for the chaos' – how the breakaway had its deserved day at the Tour de France

Despite the best efforts of UAE Team Emirates-XRG and Netcompany-Ineos, the break made it, just

Cycling News

'That played in my favour in the end' – The harder it got, the more Mathieu van der Poel thrived in brutal Tour de France breakaway

Dutchman scorches to third Tour stage win in Ussel ahead of Johannessen and Pidcock after another blazing hot day of racing

France 24

Macron calls for 'constant vigilance' against anti-Semitism as France honors Alfred Dreyfus

French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday inaugurated a statue honouring Captain Alfred Dreyfus, whose wrongful 19th century treason conviction exposed deeply rooted anti-Jewish bias in France. Macron at the event decried a resurgence of the ″demons of anti-Semitism″ that have darkened France’s past and present.

Cycling News

'We wanted to calm things down' - UAE team management justify the decision to keep Tour de France stage 9 break on ultra-tight leash

The gap rarely rose above 90 seconds during the last part of the fraught, hot stage into Ussel

Sports Illustrated

The Contenders to Win the 2026 World Cup Golden Ball—Ranked

The stars are shining in North America this summer.

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