France
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.
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France v Spain: the semi-final that feels like the final
Chris Sutton says France v Spain should be the final, backing France on firepower despite Spain's control and one-goal defensive record.
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Pedro Porro on Yamal, trust and Spain's biggest test against France
Pedro Porro says his link with Lamine Yamal is built on trust and communication as Spain take a 36-match unbeaten run into France.
Monday, 13 July 2026
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France vs Spain preview: Force vs Fortress | World Cup Brief #10
France's 16 goals against Spain's one-goal-conceded defence: the irresistible force meets the immovable object. Form, stars, stats and storylines before the 2026 World Cup semi-final.
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Ibrahima Konaté says Real Madrid move still feels like a dream before Spain semi-final
Ibrahima Konaté says joining Real Madrid is a dream and urges France to treat Spain as a full-team threat, not just Lamine Yamal.
Sunday, 12 July 2026
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France vs Morocco and Deschamps’ World Cup record
France beat Morocco 2-0 and Didier Deschamps now has 10 knockout wins, 19 victories in 24 World Cup matches and a quarter-final streak since 2014.
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France vs Spain: Mbappe leads the record chase into the semi-final
Mbappe has eight World Cup goals and France have three straight knockout clean sheets before France vs Spain. Spain have gone 649 minutes before conceding
Thursday, 9 July 2026
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Mbappe reaches 100 France goal involvements in quarter-final victory
Mbappe reached 100 France goal involvements as France beat Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarter-final, with Dembele sealing the win.
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France's record-breaking attack meets Morocco's 34-match wall
France's record-breaking attack (2.8 goals per game, Mbappé on 7) faces Morocco's 34-match unbeaten run in World Cup quarterfinal at Gillette Stadium.
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Didier Deschamps plays down referee noise as France face Morocco
France try to calm referee controversy before Morocco after FIFA appointed an all-Argentine officiating team. Olise's yellow stands and Saibari is a doubt.
Wednesday, 8 July 2026
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France vs Morocco: Olise appeal rejected as Deschamps manages two distractions
FIFA upheld Michael Olise's yellow card as France prepare for Morocco, while Didier Deschamps says Kylian Mbappe is ready after racist abuse.
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France's numbers make them favourites against Morocco in quarter-final
France vs Morocco pits a five-game winning run and Mbappe's seven goals against a Morocco side dealing with Ismael Saibari's injury.
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 |