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Calls for Spain to train indoors ahead of World Cup final as wildfire smoke engulfs New Jersey

It remains unclear how much, if at all, the smoke will affect the final, experts say

The Independent UK · Jul 17

Uncertainty clouds the forecast on whether wildfire smoke will affect the World Cup final

It's unclear how much, if at all, smoke from Canadian wildfires will affect the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain on Sunday

The Independent UK · Jul 17

Lionel Messi once held baby Lamine Yamal in his arms. Now they will battle for the World Cup title

Almost two decades ago, photographer Joan Monfort didn’t think much of his photo shoot of a teenage Lionel Messi bathing a cute baby boy in a plastic bathtub

The Independent UK · Jul 17

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Sánchez to attend Spain-Argentina World Cup final in New York without his wife

Pedro Sánchez will fly to New York for the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, after days of doubt about his timetable. After the match, the prime minister will travel on to Algeria for an official meeting on Monday.

Euronews · Jul 17

11 Players Who Play Better for Their Country Than Club

Stars for Argentina, Spain, France and England have overperformed compared to club displays.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 16

The Best Performance of the 2026 World Cup Semifinals

The rampant favorite to reach the World Cup final was unceremoniously dismantled by the tournament’s new leading contenders.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 16

How to watch France vs Spain REPLAY: Free Streams, TV Channels for FIFA World Cup semi-final 2026, spoiler-free

Here's how to watch France vs Spain for free online and from anywhere in a heavyweight semi-final at FIFA World Cup 2026.

TechRadar · Jul 14

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France vs. Spain: Confirmed Lineups for 2026 World Cup Semifinal

Didier Deschamps and Luis de la Fuente stuck to their guns with Tuesday’s selections.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 14

How to Watch France vs. Spain on TV, Live Stream—World Cup

The two pre-tournament favorites meet with a spot in the World Cup final at stake.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 14

France v Spain LIVE: Kylian Mbappe fumes at manager and teammates after World Cup semi-final exit

Spain await England or Argentina after shutting down France to set up a shot at glory

The Independent UK · Jul 14

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 · Jul 14

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 · Jul 14

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 · Jul 14

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 · Jul 13

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Sports Lens · Jul 13

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.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13

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

Sports Illustrated · Jul 12

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.

The Guardian - US · Jul 12

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

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Evening Standard · Jul 12

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 · Jul 12

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

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11

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

Sports Illustrated · Jul 11

‘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 · Jul 11

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.

France 24 · Jul 11

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…

The Independent UK · Jul 11

‘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

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