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France's Firepower Meets Spain's Fortress, and England's Nerve Meets Argentina's Killer Instinct

World Cup 2026 semifinals: France vs Spain, England vs Argentina. Strengths, flaws, the Golden Boot race and what Opta's model says about each tie.

Latin Times

Mbappé, Dembélé, Olise dazzle up front but Maignan makes it possible

France's attacking trio - Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé and Michael Olise - have dominated the World Cup headlines, scoring plenty of goals and dazzling fans with skilful moves and fast breaks past opposing defences. Meanwhile, at the other end of the pitch, goalkeeper Mike Maignan has laid the foundation that's…

Radio France Internationale

Bitter rivalries and golden boots: A ‘line-up for the ages’ in the World Cup semifinals

With four previous champions, Mbappé vs. Yamal, Messi vs. Kane plus an all-star race for the golden boot, the France vs. Spain and England vs. Argentina semifinals have the potential to produce two more World Cup classics.

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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

The Contenders to Win the 2026 World Cup Golden Ball—Ranked

The stars are shining in North America this summer.

Sports Illustrated

Former Spanish PM accused of racism in remarks about French football team

Political leaders in both countries rebuke Mariano Rajoy after he writes team ‘does not have any French players’

The Guardian - UK

The Surprising Record Real Madrid Has Broken at 2026 World Cup

Los Blancos’ stars have been simply sensational this summer.

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Is Title IX Holding Back U.S. Men's International Soccer?

The obvious answer is no. Title IX's application to college soccer is essentially irrelevant to the talent pipeline for the men's international team. And it is also increasingly irrelevant for the women's team. Professional training now produces America's elite international athletes.

Reason

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

Alvarez's 112th-Minute Rocket Sends Champion Argentina Past Ten-Man Switzerland

Alvarez's extra-time stunner lifts Argentina past 10-man Switzerland 3-1 in a World Cup quarterfinal turned by a rare VAR red-card reversal.

Latin Times

Kylian Mbappé: How France's superstar is chasing FIFA World Cup 2026 glory and football immortality

Kylian Mbappé has become a defining athlete of his generation. His speed and finishing have earned admiration far beyond football. Mbappé's influence extends beyond scoring goals for France. He is increasingly compared with sporting legends for his consistent excellence. His legacy is still being written as he enters his career's…

The Economic Times

The week in pictures: Le Pen's comeback, Khamenei's funeral and Mbappé's wondergoal

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen was cleared to run in next year's presidential election, despite having her embezzlement conviction confirmed, in a week that saw Iran hold days-long funeral ceremonies for slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and football stars Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi deliver moments of magic…

France 24

The Best Performance of the 2026 World Cup Quarterfinals

France emphatically snapped Morocco’s 34-game unbeaten run to book its place in the final four.

Sports Illustrated

Mbappé, Messi, Haaland and Kane have turned the 2026 World Cup into the greatest Golden Boot race the tournament has ever seen

This World Cup has also highlighted how rare truly prolific goalscorers have become. Since the 1970 World Cup in Mexico, when Gerd Müller scored 10 goals for West Germany, only two players have managed to score more than seven goals in a single edition. Ronaldo Nazario, one of the great…

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‘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.

France 24

World Cup 2026: How Haaland’s Norway reached football heights

Playing at their first World Cup since 1998, Norway have stormed into the last eight and will face England on Saturday for a place in the semi-finals. Led by "The Cyborg" Erling Haaland, powered by a golden generation and backed by years of structural reform, the Vikings' spectacular rise has…

The Guardian - UK

The World Cup has upended the old world order – and despite Trump and Infantino, it still inspires

Even White House interference and Fifa’s greed cannot spoil the celebrations. At last, an arena in which multiculturalism triumphs and underdogs score, says Simon Tisdall, a Guardian foreign affairs commentator

Sports Illustrated

Argentina vs. Switzerland—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

These two countries both had to battle hard to make the quarterfinal.

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The Guardian - AU

Five Great Reads: King of the World Cup, neighbours from hell, and all aboard the celebrity impersonator cruise

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Imogen Dewey

France 24

Iran: Forewarnings and a Funeral, NATO, Le Pen

It’s been a week of shifting alliances, escalating tensions and political drama. NATO leaders gathered in Turkey for another pivotal summit, where President Trump arrived questioning the alliance’s loyalty before leaving in a markedly warmer mood, as attention also turned to his relationship with President Zelensky and the future of…

Sports Illustrated

Four Takeaways From Jose Mourinho’s First Interview As Real Madrid Manager

The 63-year-old is the man entrusted to get Los Blancos back to the top of Spain and Europe.

The Guardian - UK

Kylian Mbappé embraces leadership role for France to urge team humility

Didier Deschamps’ decision to give the inspirational forward the captaincy has paid off with no complacency on their run to the semi-finals

Marie Claire

Soccer Duffles Are Getting a High-Fashion Makeover at the 2026 World Cup

Erling Haaland's Hermès collection rivals Jennifer Lopez's.

International Business Times UK

London Erupts Into Chaos As Morocco Fans Clash With Police After France World Cup Defeat

London experienced unrest after Morocco's World Cup defeat to France, with clashes between supporters and police. The result ended Morocco's historic campaign, sparking tensions in northwest London.

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | Raptors’ Trade for Kawhi Leonard Halted as NBA Investigation Continues

The deal won’t be completed until the league’s inquiry into whether the Clippers circumvented the salary cap is completed.

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