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Xabi Alonso issues Spain vs France prediction ahead of World Cup semi-final

Spaniard weighed in on Stateside action as he spoke at his Chelsea unveiling

Evening Standard

Kylian Mbappe is better than Lionel Messi, claims Patrick Vieira

Kylian Mbappe is back to his best for France after a testing season for Real Madrid, with Vieira discussing the No 10 with Thierry Henry and Lionel Messi

The Independent UK

France vs. Spain—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

Dallas plays host to a blockbuster World Cup semifinal between the two pre-tournament favorites.

Sports Illustrated

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Ranking the Major Threats in the 2026 World Cup Semifinals

The semifinals kick off Tuesday with a supercharged battle between France and Spain.

Sports Illustrated

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

The Guardian - UK

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.

Sports Illustrated

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World Cup 2026 power rankings: who leads the pack as semi-finals loom?

We assess the teams who played in the last eight as the business end of the tournament approaches

The Guardian - US

Spain XI vs France: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup semi-final

La Roja will need more from Lamine Yamal to reach another World Cup final

Evening Standard

France vs Spain: World Cup 2026 prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

The first spot in the final up for grabs as tournament favourites and second-favourites face off

Evening Standard

Spain’s Mikel Merino enjoys happy knack of scoring late winners

Mikel Merino has risen from the bench to come up with the decisive goal in past two games – Spain’s first World Cup knockout victories since they won the tournament in 2010

The Guardian - UK

‘No Fear’—Lamine Yamal Sends Ominous World Cup Semifinal Warning to France

The Spaniard’s not individually caught fire at the 2026 World Cup but his team keep on winning.

Sports Illustrated

Thibaut Courtois: ’No Doubt’ About Senne Lammens After World Cup Howler

Manchester United’s goalkeeper won’t want to remember his World Cup quarterfinal cameo in a hurry.

Sports Illustrated

World Cup 2026 : Spain set for blockbuster semi final against France

Paris Saint Germain midfielder Fabian Ruiz, who started ahead of Pedri, gave la Roja the lead in the 30th minute, capitalizing on a rebound off a Thibaud Courtois save. Belgium though brought it back level 11 minute later with a powerful De Ketelaere header, therefore ending Spain's remarkable run of…

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The Independent UK

‘The final before the final’: Spain must improve to beat France – but two things are in their favour

The late Mikel Merino show saved Spain’s blushes – again – in Belgium quarter-final yet Luis de la Fuente’s team will need to step up the performance level against World Cup favourites France

France 24

World Cup 2022: Spain edge Belgium, set up semi-final showdown with France

Spain booked their place in the World Cup semi-finals on Friday with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Belgium, sealed by a late winner from Mikel Merino. La Roja will now face France on Tuesday for a place in the final.

Euronews

Spain fans celebrate World Cup semi-final place after Belgium win

Spain celebrated a dramatic 2-1 victory over Belgium on 10 July as fans filled Madrid to cheer La Roja into the FIFA World Cup semi-finals.

Euronews

Spain score late winner to beat Belgium and set up clash with France

Spain will now go on to face Didier Deschamps' France - arguably the tournament's standout performer so far - in Dallas in the semifinals on Tuesday.

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Latin Times

A Spilled Save and a Super-Sub: Spain Outlasts Belgium to Reach a World Cup Semifinal

Mikel Merino's late goal off a spilled save lifts Spain past Belgium 2-1 in a World Cup thriller, setting up a semifinal clash with France.

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: Magic Merino strikes again as Spain down Belgium to reach semifinals

Spain secured a 2-1 victory over Belgium after a late goal from Mikel Merino. Fabian Ruiz scored Spain's first goal in the thirtieth minute of the match. Charles De Ketelaere equalized for Belgium before halftime, leveling the score. Belgium faced challenges with injured players, including their captain and goalkeeper. Spain…

The Guardian - AU

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

Radio France Internationale

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.

Bangkok Post

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.

Sports Illustrated

Spain Player Ratings vs. Belgium: More Merino Magic Sets Up Mouthwatering Semifinal

La Roja needed more late magic to extend its staggering unbeaten run to 36 games.

The Independent UK

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

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