France
Saturday, 18 July 2026
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Mainoo's World Cup exclusion complete with third-place absence
Kobbie Mainoo won't play in England's World Cup third-place game after injury, capping a tournament where Tuchel never selected him despite strong club form.
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France vs England bronze final as Konate calls it unwanted
Ibrahima Konate says nobody wants France vs England in the World Cup bronze final, with Tuchel and Deschamps also blunt about it.
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France vs England preview: For Bronze | World Cup Brief #13
Two fallen giants meet for the bronze: France vs England. Mbappé, Kane, the Golden Boot and the managers under fire. Form, stars and stakes before the third-place play-off.
Friday, 17 July 2026
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France vs England bronze final carries more edge than the usual third-place playoff
Thomas Tuchel says neither France nor England want the World Cup bronze final, while Didier Deschamps says farewell and Kylian Mbappe keeps chasing the
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France vs England: Mbappe chases the Golden Boot, Saliba forces a reshuffle
Mbappe has eight World Cup goals and needs two goal involvements in Miami to catch Lionel Messi, while Saliba is out injured.
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Kylian Mbappe chases Golden Boot and World Cup scoring history against England
Kylian Mbappe has eight World Cup goals, tied with Lionel Messi, and needs at least two goal involvements against England to keep the Golden Boot chase alive.
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Kobbie Mainoo told to boycott England's France game by Nicky Butt
Nicky Butt says Kobbie Mainoo should refuse England’s World Cup third-place game against France after 0 minutes in 7 matches.
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France vs England and the Olise-Kane record chase
Michael Olise can tie Pele’s World Cup assist record and Harry Kane can extend his England scoring mark as France meet England in the third-place play-off.
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Spain's win over France was really about shutting down Mbappé
Spain beat France 2-0 in the World Cup semifinal as Kylian Mbappé managed 3 shots, 0 on target and a 5.9 rating.
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Lamine Yamal injury scare hangs over Spain before Argentina final
Lamine Yamal missed Spain training and wore thigh strapping before the World Cup final, but Spain expect him to be ready against Argentina.
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Bradley Barcola's World Cup form is building a Premier League transfer case
Bradley Barcola's seven-match, two-goal World Cup and uncertain role at Paris Saint Germain are drawing Liverpool and Arsenal interest.
Wednesday, 15 July 2026
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France vs Spain: Deschamps and Mbappé split blame after semifinal exit
Deschamps and Mbappé questioned officiating and France's tactics after Spain's 2-0 World Cup semifinal win. Rodri also complained about fouls.
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Lamine Yamal home targeted by burglars after Spain semi-final win
Lamine Yamal's Barcelona home was targeted in an attempted robbery hours after Spain's 2-0 World Cup semi-final win over France.
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Spain's defensive fortress dismantles France to reach World Cup final
Spain crushed France 2-0 in the World Cup semi-final with their record sixth clean sheet in seven matches, reaching their second final since 2010.
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We let them control: Mbappé's confession on France's World Cup exit
Mbappé's admission that France 'let the midfield too much time to play' reveals Spain's World Cup semifinal victory came from tactical mastery, not the penalty.
Tuesday, 14 July 2026
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Spain's midfield stranglehold breaks France's World Cup campaign
Spain's 2-0 World Cup semifinal victory over France was decided in midfield, where Rodri and Fabián Ruiz neutralized the tournament's most dangerous attack.
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Spain's ratings paint a masterclass in dominance
Spain dominate France 2-0 in World Cup semi-final; player ratings (Rodri 7.13, Mbappé 5.89) show complete superiority.
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Spain's defensive masterclass shuts down Mbappé and France's tournament favorites
Spain defeated France 2-0, completely neutralizing Mbappé (5.89 rating) and Olise (0 created chances). Spain's 37-match unbeaten run extends into the
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William Saliba forced out of World Cup semifinal after 30 minutes with back injury
William Saliba limps out of World Cup semifinal after 30 min with back injury. France loses defensive anchor; Arsenal faces deepening injury crisis for 2026-27.
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Barcelona's midfield battle defines Spain's World Cup semifinal
Spain vs France World Cup semifinal: Barcelona's midfield face Mbappé's 8 goals and France's 16-3 perfect record. Dallas determines who reaches the final.
Groups
Group A
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mexico | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | +7 | 12 |
 South Africa | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
 South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
 Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
Group B
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Switzerland | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +4 | 11 |
 Canada | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | +3 | 7 |
 Bosnia & Herzegovina | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
 Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
Group E
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Germany | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 7 |
 Ivory Coast | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | +1 | 6 |
 Ecuador | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
 Curaçao | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
Group F
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Netherlands | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +6 | 8 |
 Japan | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 5 |
 Sweden | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
 Tunisia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -10 | 0 |
Group G
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Belgium | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +7 | 11 |
 Egypt | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
 Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
 New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -6 | 1 |
Group H
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Spain | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | +12 | 19 |
 Cape Verde Islands | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
 Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
 Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -4 | 2 |
Group K
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Colombia | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 11 |
 Portugal | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 8 |
 Congo DR | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
 Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -9 | 0 |
Group Stage
| Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | +12 | 19 |
 Norway | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | +2 | 12 |
| Belgium | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +7 | 11 |
 Brazil | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | +6 | 10 |
| Netherlands | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +6 | 8 |
| Portugal | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | +5 | 8 |
 Croatia | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 6 |
| Japan | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | +3 | 5 |
 Paraguay | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -3 | 5 |
| Congo DR | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
 Ghana | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 4 |
| Ecuador | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 4 |
| Sweden | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
 Austria | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
| Bosnia & Herzegovina | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 |
 Algeria | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 4 |
 Senegal | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | +1 | 3 |
| Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Cape Verde Islands | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -1 | 3 |
| South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
 Türkiye | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
 Scotland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -4 | 2 |
| Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
| New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -6 | 1 |
| Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -8 | 1 |
 Panama | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
 Jordan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
| Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -9 | 0 |
 Iraq | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -11 | 0 |