Spain vs. Belgium—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups Spain has won over half of its 22 battles with Belgium, dating all the way back to 1921. Sports Illustrated · Jul 10
Didier Deschamps hails ‘exemplary’ Kylian Mbappé as France reach World Cup semi-finals Didier Deschamps saluted the mentality of his captain after France beat Morocco 2-0 to reach the World Cup semi-finals The Guardian - UK · Jul 10
Kylian Mbappe Injury: France Star Provides Update After Fitness Scare vs. Morocco Mbappé was forced off with 15 minutes of France’s World Cup quarterfinal left to play. Sports Illustrated · Jul 10
Mbappe strikes again after missing penalty as France outclass Morocco to reach semi-finals FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts - France captain Kylian Mbappe missed a penalty but curled in a superb goal on the hour as France struck twice in six minutes to brush aside Morocco 2-0 on Thursday and book their spot in the World Cup semi-finals. Bangkok Post · Jul 10
Every Possible Semifinal Match at the 2026 World Cup France became the first team to book its spot in the final four of this enthralling tournament. Sports Illustrated · Jul 9
'France will pick you off for fun' but Roy Keane reveals how teams can beat Didier Deschamps' side at the World Cup Roy Keane has explained how France can be beaten at the 2026 World Cup, after the national side prevailed 2-0 against Morocco FourFourTwo · Jul 9
France Player Ratings vs. Morocco: Majestic Mbappe Fires Les Bleus to Semifinals An emphatic win France against Morocco was headlined by yet another Kylian Mbappé gem. Sports Illustrated · Jul 9
Mbappe lays down latest challenge to Messi as France continue march towards history France 2-0 Morocco: Kylian Mbappe missed a penalty but responded in style with a stunning goal to help send an unstoppable-looking France into the semi-finals The Independent UK · Jul 9
Mbappé stunner ends Morocco resistance to send France into World Cup semi-finals Kylian Mbappé scored a stunning opener after a first-half penalty miss in France’s 2-0 victory against Morocco as they reached the World Cup semi-finals The Guardian - UK · Jul 9
France v Morocco player ratings: Ousmane Dembele stars in dominant World Cup quarter-final victory France were too good for Morocco as they cruised into the semi-finals in North America The Independent UK · Jul 9
Every Nation Qualified for the 2026 World Cup Semifinals The quarterfinals have gotten underway as the World Cup is whittled down to a sharpened point. Sports Illustrated · Jul 9
France v Morocco highlights: Favourites seal World Cup semi-final spot with win against Morocco IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 9
World Cup 2026: Mbappé's breakthrough sends France past Morocco to semi-finals France booked their place in the semi-finals for the third time in a row with a 2-0 victory on Thursday over Morocco, overcoming an early penalty miss to break down the resilient Atlas Lions. Kylian Mbappé's breakthrough goal and Ballon d'Or holder Ousmane Dembélé's finish proved decisive as the Bleus… France 24 · Jul 9
France 2-0 Morocco: Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele on target as Les Bleus reach World Cup semi-final Les Bleus to face either Spain or Belgium in World Cup semi-final Evening Standard · Jul 9
The Independent UK · Jul 9 France given Kylian Mbappe injury scare as forward limps off against Morocco IN FULL
Latin Times · Jul 9 FBI Investigates Argentine Soccer Federation's U.S. Financial Operations as Miami Becomes Center of $300 Million Probe The Argentine Football Association (AFA), celebrated worldwide for Lionel Messi's World Cup-winning national team, is facing growing scrutiny in the United States as the FBI investigates its financial operations involving hundreds of millions of dollars that flowed through South Florida.
The Independent UK · Jul 9 Why Morocco is listed as ‘MAR’ at the World Cup Morocco took on two-time world champions France in the World Cup quarter-finals on Thursday in Boston. Some football fans noticed that Morocco was listed as ‘MAR’ rather than ‘MOR’ on the scoreboard, which has been the case throughout the tournament. The reason behind this is that Morocco in French is…
The Guardian - UK · Jul 9 ‘There is a magnificent balance’: how Spain built a record-breaking defence The Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón has not conceded a goal at the World Cup and, worryingly for Belgium, he has not had to face that many shots
International Business Times · Jul 9 The Other World Cup: Billions in Trades, Millions Won And Lost The 2026 World Cup has created a second competition on prediction markets, where billions in trades turn teams into financial assets and produce million-dollar wins and losses.
The Independent UK · Jul 9 Morocco goalkeeper Bono’s amazing World Cup penalty-saving record after denying Kylian Mbappe Morocco goalkeeper Bono saved France captain Kylian Mbappe’s first-half penalty in their World Cup quarter-final clash on Thursday. Mbappe had won the penalty after being fouled by Manchester United’s Noussair Mazraoui but was made to wait around three minutes to take the spot-kick. When he eventually stepped up, his effort…
FourFourTwo · Jul 9 Do players miss the semi-final if they get booked in the quarter-final? The 2026 World Cup knock-outs are nearing the final phase...
FourFourTwo · Jul 9 The minute in which every eliminated African team conceded to go home at the 2026 World Cup The eliminated African sides conceded shockingly late in the 2026 World Cup knockouts, but won our hearts
The Guardian - AU · Jul 9 Morning Mail: IDF accused of ‘executing’ Palestinian aid driver, Telstra’s back-to-the-future glitch, fastest spider found Eyewitnesses say Israeli soldier killed a man bringing food aid into Gaza; the brown huntsman judged to be the world’s fastest arachnid
The Independent UK · Jul 9 Bukayo Saka insists he’s ‘ready to go’ after battling Achilles issue at World Cup Bukayo Saka has been dealing with an ongoing Achilles issue during the World Cup
International Business Times UK · Jul 9 'Put Pressure on the English Lads': Erling Haaland Piles Pressure on England Before Norway Clash Erling Haaland uses psychological tactics to shift pressure onto England as Norway prepares for a surprising World Cup quarter-final clash, highlighting Norway's unexpected journey and his personal connection to England.