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Spain full of belief as De la Fuente flags ‘high expectations’ for World Cup date with France

Spanish coach says ‘France has exceptional potential, but so do we’ after 2-1 win over Belgium

The Guardian - AU

Spain overcome Belgium to set up World Cup semi-final clash with France

Mikel Merino scored a late winner for the second game running to send Spain into the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Belgium.

Radio France Internationale

Magic Merino strikes again as Spain down Belgium to reach World Cup semis

INGLEWOOD, California - ‌Super-sub Mikel Merino snatched another late winner for Spain on Friday after Belgium goalkeeper Senne Lammens failed to hold onto the ball as they claimed a 2-1 win over their injury-hit opponents and set up a World Cup semi-final clash with France.

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Why Spain’s Refusal to Follow 2026 World Cup Script Is Its Best Shot at Glory

While Spain waits for Lamine Yamal to kick into high gear, Luis de la Fuente has been forced to rely on areas of the team without the same fizz and flash.

Sports Illustrated

Inexplicable Lammens error costs Belgium as Spain’s Merino grabs match-winning mantle again

Spain 2-1 Belgium: Mikel Merino took advantage of substitute Belgian keeper Senne Lammens’s mistake to fire the European champions to a tantalising Texas Tuesday encounter with favourites France

The Independent UK

Iran: Forewarnings and a Funeral, NATO, Le Pen

It’s been a week of shifting alliances, escalating tensions and political drama. NATO leaders gathered in Turkey for another pivotal summit, where President Trump arrived questioning the alliance’s loyalty before leaving in a markedly warmer mood, as attention also turned to his relationship with President Zelensky and the future of…

France 24

Merino puts Spain into World Cup semi-finals as Belgium rue costly Courtois injury

Spain will play France in the World Cup semi-final after a late Mikel Merino goal gave them a 2-1 win over Belgium

The Guardian - UK

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Spain 2-1 Belgium: Mikel Merino the matchwinner as European champions progress into World Cup semi-finals

Arsenal star scored on late on to book France semi-final

Evening Standard

Spain v Belgium player ratings: Mikel Merino inspires La Roja with substitute cameo

Merino’s late strike ensured Spain reached the semi-final where they will face France

The Independent UK

European Parliament calls for terrorist listing of Rapid Support Forces in Sudan

First, the European Parliament calls on EU member states to officially designate the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan a terrorist organisation. Then, Kenya's Rastafarian community waits with bated breath as the country's high court gears up to deliver a ruling on the legalisation of marijuana. And, Morocco is still reeling…

France 24

Notes from a NATO Summit: An Estonian Perspective

As the week draws to a close following the NATO summit in Ankara, a clearer picture is emerging of what was happening behind closed doors inside the Presidential Compound as the alliance's 32 leaders met. Among the revelations, reports from The Wall Street Journal and The Times of Israel suggest…

France 24

Soccer: Fear factor to the fore as France march into semi-finals

France advanced to the World Cup semi-finals after defeating Morocco. Morocco adopted a defensive strategy which ultimately proved unsuccessful. Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele scored the decisive goals for France. Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou saved a penalty but could not prevent the loss. France will now face Belgium or Spain in…

The Economic Times

Quote of the Day by Joan of Arc: “One life is all we have and we live it as… – Inspiring lessons on courage, conviction, authenticity, integrity and why you should stay true to yourself by the French heroine and saint known for her faith and extraordinary bravery and deep insights on purpose and resilience

Quote of the Day by Joan of Arc: Joan of Arc’s quote, “One life is all we have and we live it as we believe in living it. But to sacrifice what you are and to live without belief, that is a fate more terrible than dying,” emphasizes the importance…

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026 today match schedule (11 July): Matches today, India time, venue and where to watch live

FIFA World Cup 2026 match schedule for 11 July: Spain and Belgium meet in a vital FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final match. The winner will advance to face France in the semi-finals. Spain enters the contest as tournament favorites with strong defensive discipline. Belgium has shown impressive form, defeating the…

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The Guardian - UK

Kylian Mbappé embraces leadership role for France to urge team humility

Didier Deschamps’ decision to give the inspirational forward the captaincy has paid off with no complacency on their run to the semi-finals

The Economic Times

Spain vs Belgium FIFA World Cup 2026: India time, live streaming, where to watch, TV channel, venue, predicted line-ups, key players, injury news and match prediction

Spain vs Belgium FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain faces Belgium in a crucial FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final match. The winner will advance to face France in the semi-finals. Spain relies on possession and defensive strength, while Belgium boasts a potent attacking lineup. Fans in India can watch the game…

AAP

French flush with options to torment winless Wallabies

A restocked French outfit, still brimming with class despite the absence of Antoine Dupont, has vowed to put the Wallabies' inexperienced halves under the pump.

The Independent UK

Britain sends message to France on white cliffs of Dover as Bayeux Tapestry arrives overnight

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France 24

Spain-Belgium: Merino kills Red Devils' hopes with late winner

Spain and Belgium clashed in a tasteful quarter-final encounter on Friday, with both European nations seeking to reach the World Cup semi-finals in a 1986 rematch. Both teams scored during the first half, but Merino's late winner helped La Roja advance to face France in the final four. Relive our…

France 24

Belgian Tim Merlier wins Tour de France 7th stage as Pogacar holds onto yellow jersey

Belgian cyclist Tim Merlier won the Tour de France's seventh stage in a sprint finish in Bordeaux under scorching temperatures while reigning champion Tadej Pogacar kept the leader's yellow jersey.

International Business Times UK

London Erupts Into Chaos As Morocco Fans Clash With Police After France World Cup Defeat

London experienced unrest after Morocco's World Cup defeat to France, with clashes between supporters and police. The result ended Morocco's historic campaign, sparking tensions in northwest London.

Cycling News

Tour de France: Tim Merlier banishes bunch in Bordeaux for stage 7 sprint victory

Søren Wærenskjold goes second, Biniam Girmay third

Euronews

UK took 'unlawful' decision on migrants sent to France, High Court judge rules

As of early March, 377 people had been returned to France and 380 people had arrived in the UK under the "one in, one out" scheme, according to the Home Office.

France 24

Port Arthur: The shooting that changed Australia

Thirty years ago, Australia experienced the deadliest mass shooting in its history. The Port Arthur massacre transformed the country’s relationship to guns and reshaped firearms policy for decades. Now, following the Bondi Beach attack in December 2025, Australia is once again questioning whether those reforms are still sufficient. Mairead Dundas…

The Times of India

France built special underground tunnels beneath its roads to help thousands of migrating frogs and salamanders survive every year

Every spring, thousands of frogs, toads, newts and salamanders across France leave their winter shelters in the woods and head toward ponds and wetlands to breed. The trouble is that many of these migration routes now cut straight across busy roads, and amphibians are painfully slow and easy to miss…

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