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The star-studded World Cup semifinals kick off with France vs. Spain

First publishedJul 13, 08:15 UTC
Last updatedJul 14, 20:53 UTC · 9m ago
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France and Spain are playing in a World Cup 2026 semifinal match on Tuesday. This game is seen as one of the most important matches because both teams are considered top favorites. The winner will advance to play in the final against either Argentina or England.

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The expanded World Cup allowed FIFA to introduce a new seeding system that placed the world's top teams in opposite corners of the knockout bracket. Now, the semifinals are both heavyweight matchups.(Image credit: Florencia Tan Jun, Molly Darlington, Richard Pelham, David Ramos)

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France and Spain are playing in a World Cup 2026 semifinal match on Tuesday. This game is seen as one of the most important matches because both teams are considered top favorites. The winner will advance to play in the final against either Argentina or England.
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17 outlets, average source rating 7.2/10.
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9m ago.
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    Mbappe, Dembele and Olise give France the edge over Spain in the 2026 World Cup semifinals

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