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World Cup Quarterfinals Conclude, Spain Drops France in Semis

France meets Spain in a highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, pitting Real Madrid's Mbappé against Barcelona's Yamal.
Both nations entered the tournament as favorites, yet their paths diverged significantly; France bulldozed through opponents while Spain relied on late goals to overcome Portugal and Belgium.
In their previous meeting in June of 2025, Spain topped France 5-4 in the UEFA Nations League, a nine-goal thriller showcasing both teams' attacking prowess.
Advancing to face the victor of Wednesday's Argentina-England match, the winner will compete in the final scheduled for July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium.
Large sporting events like the 2026 FIFA World Cup appear to "stop time" and distill human accomplishment; ideally, fans should "have plans" to participate in the merriment.

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Al Jazeera

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The semifinals are now behind us, with plenty of key moments and incidents to digest ahead of Sunday’s final.

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World Cup quarterfinals conclude, Spain drops France in semis

France, Spain, England and Argentina were the last four teams remaining after the quarterfinals concluded Saturday, July 11. All four were among the top teams heading into the tournament, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise to find them still…

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El Financiero

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What We Owe the World Cup

The 2026 World Cup extended the Gelman collection’s stay at the Museum of Modern Art. Salvador Camarena reflects on football, art and culture in Mexico.

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