Best birthday present for Yamal? World Cup semifinal win over France
Yamal wants to celebrate his 19th birthday by taking Spain to the World Cup final in New York.
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World Cup Preview: France and Spain clash in all-European blockbuster semi
Kylian Mbappe’s France continue their quest for the world title, facing Lamine Yamal’s Spain in a blockbuster semifinal.
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Latest match highlights, reaction and previews from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in North America.
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Mbappe, Messi, Yamal, Kane – and Bellingham – are in the semifinals, but will the performances match the reputations?
Former Spain PM criticised for ‘xenophobic’ remark on French World Cup team
Mariano Rajoy condemned for opinion piece on Spanish website El Debate ahead of World Cup semifinal.
World Cup England vs Argentina: Historic rivalry renewed on biggest stage
England and Argentina renew their longstanding football rivalry with a World Cup final place at stake.
FIFA, Infantino, to examine 64-team World Cup for 2030 tournament
FIFA President Gianni Infantino considering a proposal to add another 16 nations ahead of the World Cup in four years.
Senegal fire coach Pape Thiaw after disappointing World Cup
Senegal part ways with head coach after national side’s elimination from the football tournament at the last-32 stage.
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The quarterfinals are now behind us, with plenty of key moments and incidents as the tournament enters the final four.
Texas shootout: All to know before France-Spain clash in World Cup semi
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