World Cup 2026: France aim for third consecutive final against Spain
The French team are taking on Spain in Dallas in the World Cup semi-final. Les Bleus are hoping to become the second nation to reach three consecutive World Cup finals.
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Aboard French fighter jets defending European borders from Russia
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France prepares for World Cup semifinal against Spain
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French city of Nice marks 10th anniversary of terrorist attack
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World Cup 2026: 'Spain are favourites', says French coach ahead of semi-final
Didier Deschamps has reiterated his view that La Roja remain the favourites to win the World Cup. Spain face France on Tuesday for the chance to add a second star to their shirt, having lifted the trophy only once before, in 2010. Meanwhile, Senegal's Football Federation held its
'An open wound': Nice commemorates 10 years since terror attack
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Spain's 'Formidable Opponent': Rajoy credits France's football success to having 'no Frenc
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France marks tenth anniversary of deadly Nice terror attack
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Spain's Lamine Yamal warns France: 'we have no fear' ahead of World Cup semifinal
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World Cup: French dream comes to an end against dominating Spain
The French team were defeated by Spain (2–0) in the World Cup semi-final. France’s dream of reaching a third consecutive final – a feat achieved by only two other nations before them – has come to an end.
“We’ve given the French a proper trashing": the Spaniards delighted, the French disappoint
“We’ve given the French a proper trashing.” In Dallas, Spanish fans were delighted, whilst French fans were disappointed, following Spain’s 2-0 victory over France in the World Cup semi-final.