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A 64-team World Cup? More is more when it comes to Fifa-land

In today’s Football Daily: Spare a thought for the interactive player guide …

The Guardian - UK

The deeper battle behind France and Spain’s World Cup semi-final

A mouthwatering clash brings together the two nations that have emerged as the superpowers of European football in the 21st century

The Independent UK

Ex-Spanish PM accused of racism after claiming France’s World Cup team ‘does not have any French players’

Former Spanish prime minister Mariano Rajoy has been heavily criticised for his comments

The Independent UK

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Lionel Messi: The stats behind the Argentinian great ahead of England showdown

Messi will look to write the latest chapter of his spectacular World Cup story against England in Atlanta on Wednesday.

The National (Scotland)

France shuts down nuclear reactors as heatwave intensifies

France's state-owned energy group EDF has temporarily shut down three nuclear reactors, while seven others could be operating at reduced power. France's largest electricity producer said the move was required to comply with environmental regulations.

Euronews

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.

Sports Lens

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

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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

Cycling News

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.

Euronews

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

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The Economic Times

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…

Radio France Internationale

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.

The Economic Times

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 Guardian - UK

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

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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…

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.

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

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