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Four teams remain. All 48 nations ranked ahead of semifinals 📲

World Cup Power Rankings 📊

Top four ranked nations in the world set to square off

World Cup SFs Form Guide 📈

🤩 Mbappé the main star 🧤 Big GK struggles 📲 Full analysis of QFs

Quarterfinals W/Ls 🎭

What's Buzzing

Tuesday's 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal between Spain and France at Dallas Stadium is a true blockbuster between two teams with legitimate grounds to consider themselves the best in the world. Read everything you need to know for Tuesday at the World Cup ⬇️

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USA TODAY Sports' Jon Arnold previews Spain's World Cup semifinal against France, explaining why La Roja isn't focused on labels like "favorite" as it prepares for one of the tournament's biggest showdowns. https://t.co/1WUnNnHvNm

Zach Lowy

It’s pretty crazy how Barcelona have players on Spain, France, and England, and yet, a significant plurality (if not majority) of Barcelona fans are still rooting for Argentina to win the World Cup.

SportsLine

France vs. Spain MLB All-Star Game We got BETS for it all tomorrow at 10am ET! 🖥️ https://t.co/JKfRbLgBJZ

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Can't get enough of this adorable interaction between Lamine Yamal and his little brother after Spain's Quarterfinal win 🫶

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Spain, France, Argentina and England beware: Demons haunt the World Cup semi-finals

The World Cup spotlight causes single games to live longer in the memory than any other. The remaining teams at this tournament face defining moments

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USWNT to play No 1 ranked Spain in two October friendlies as 2027 World Cup approaches

The matches will take place on 10 and 13 October in Washington DC and Chester, Pennsylvania, respectively

France-Spain and England-Argentina are as tasty as they come 📲

World Cup Semifinals Predictions 🔮

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World Cup LIVE Blog: Day 30 ✨

Spain sees off Belgium and now meets France in the semis. Highlights 📲

ANOTHER LATE SPAIN GOAL 😵

SPAIN TAKES THE LATE LEAD IN CHAOTIC FASHION 🤯 Mikel Merino is the super sub once again for La Roja!

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Lamine Calls Out France 😤

'If anyone should be afraid it should be them' (The Athletic)

Lamine Loving Baby Yamal 😍

Lamine Yamal couldn't help but laugh after seeing his little brother Kenye on the big screen 🤣

Spain Catches Belgium Asleep 😴

Starting in place of Pedri today, Fabián Ruiz did not miss the mark 🔥

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Rodri: ‘France are one of the best teams here, in great form, but so are Spain. We can beat them’

The Spain captain on his team’s chances in the World Cup semi-final, analysing every game so far and how to get the best out of Lamine Yamal

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Rudi Garcia faces Belgian backlash for taking Courtois off in World Cup loss to Spain

The Belgium head coach has faced media criticism for his decision to withdraw Thibaut Courtois despite the keeper feeling he could play on

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Spain’s Mikel Merino enjoys happy knack of scoring late winners

The midfielder has risen from the bench to come up with the decisive goal in the last two rounds – his country’s first World Cup knockout wins since they were champions in 2010

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Spain full of belief as De la Fuente flags ‘high expectations’ for World Cup date with France

Spanish coach says ‘France has exceptional potential, but so do we’ after 2-1 win over Belgium

Big Belgium Equalizer 🎯

What a goal from Belgium to equalize against Spain 🔥

Courtois Off for Belgium 😧

Thibaut Courtois was visibly emotional after having to sub off for Belgium 🇧🇪 Senne Lammens comes on to replace him

Spain vs. Belgium Preview 🔮

Can bold Belgian choices pay off against Euro champs? 🎥

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World Cup QFs Predictions 🔮

Six teams left and all to play for 📲

World Cup Last 16 Was 🔥

Now that was a round for the ages 🎥

Bleacher Report•5d

World Cup Power Rankings 📊

How teams stack up after hectic Round of 16 📲

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World Cup 2026: ‘violent disorder’ in London after France’s win over Morocco, Spain v Belgium buildup – live

Reaction and buildup with our team of writers as the road to the final nears its end

www.theguardian.com•4d

‘There is a magnificent balance’: how Spain built a record-breaking defence

The Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón has not conceded a goal at the World Cup and, worryingly for Belgium, he has not had to face that many shots

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World Cup 2026 Odds, Bracket Picks and TV Schedule for Remainder of Tournament

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World Cup R16 Winners/Losers ✍️

✨ Messi, Jude, Haaland star 📉 Hosts down bad 📲 Full takes in app

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Why European Teams Doing Well?

Six of eight quarterfinalists at World Cup are from Europe 📲

Watch Merino's goal that killed Portugal's dream in recap 🎥

Spain's 91st-Min Winner 😤

Portugal is OUT as Spain wins. Highlights 📲

World Cup LIVE Blog: Day 26 🌎

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Everything Ronaldo Said Post Spain

CR7's final words at a World Cup, possibly 📲

www.theguardian.com•6d

Mikel Merino comes full circle with Spain in touching tale of fathers and sons | Sid Lowe

Having battled back from injury to make the World Cup, the matchwinner’s goal was a deserved payoff for unsung sacrifices

Mikel Merino’s goal in the first minute of second-half injury time earned Spain a well-deserved 1-0 win against Portugal and a place in the quarter-finals

Merino strikes at the death for Spain to send Portugal and Ronaldo limping out

Epic Ronaldo x Lamine Pic 🥶

Monday World Cup Picks 🔮

Can USA make history vs. Belgium and can CR7 overcome Spain? 📲

Portugal-Spain Lineups 🔥

Football Tweet ⚽

@Footballtweet

🇪🇸 Spain XI: Simon, Porro, Cubarsi, Laporte, Cucurella, Rodri, Pedri, Olmo, Baena, Yamal, Oyarzabal. 🇵🇹 Portugal XI: Diogo Costa, Cancelo, Dias, Veiga, Mendes, Neves, Fernandes, Vitinha, Neto, Ronaldo, Leao. RONALDO STARTS!

Xavi's Perfect Midfielder 🇪🇸

Barça legend picks from Spain's best 🎥

Oyarzabal Makes It 3-0 🇪🇸

OYARZABAL BRACE, ANOTHER CUCURELLA ASSIST 🇪🇸 Spain leads 3-0 and is ready for the Round of 16!

Expert picks for a tasty Round of 16 📲

World Cup Predictions 🔮

Tasty matchup in Rd. of 16 against Portugal or Croatia. Recap 📲

Spain Through at World Cup 🌍

The 29-year-old forward always avoided attention, but his World Cup goals have dragged him into the centre of the conversation

Let’s talk about Mikel Oyarzabal: Spain’s quiet man forced into the limelight

Header Extends Spain Lead 🔥

2-0 FOR SPAIN 🇪🇸 Álex Baena finds Pedro Porro off the cross to double Spain's advantage!

The Round of 32 Was Wild 🫨

So many games, even more drama 🎥

Spain Breaks Through ⚡️

SPAIN TAKES THE LEAD OVER AUSTRIA IN LA 🇪🇸 Cucurella with the lovely assist to Oyarzabal!

How teams stack up before Round of 16 📲

World Cup Power Rankings 📊

Lamine's Lil' Bro HYPED 😆

Keyne Yamal was absolutely fired up watching his older brother Lamine and Spain advance to the Round of 16 🔥

Spain rolls over Austria to progress. Highlights and build up 📲

World Cup LIVE Blog: Day 22 🔥

The 18-year-old is leading a nation’s effort to win a second title – to the delight of his three-year-old brother

Family ties and focus: Lamine Yamal carries burden of Spain’s World Cup dream

Join our writers for the latest news and reaction as the last-32 stage draws to a close

World Cup 2026: Portugal through to face Spain after VAR drama, Salah fit to face Australia – live

Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice, Pedro Porro was on target and Spain played their best football at this World Cup as they beat Austria 3-0

Mikel Oyarzabal at the double as Spain beat Austria and cruise into last 16

Spain Denied Goal

Cucurella finds the net for Spain but the goal is disallowed after a foul is called

Lamine's Batman Chain 💎

B/R Football

@brfootball

Lamine Yamal repping the Batman chain 💎

Stays Delivering

B/R Football

@brfootball

Mikel Oyarzabal gives Spain the lead with his third goal this World Cup 🇪🇸🌟 16 goals in his last 16 starts.

Calling how Spain, Portugal and Switzerland will do 📲

World Cup Thursday Predictions 🔮

Spain Lineup is Here

The Touchline | 𝐓

@TouchlineX

🚨 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟: Spain XI in the World Cup Round of 32 game vs. Austria! 🇪🇸💫

Can Lamine and co. move on in World Cup? 📲

Preview: Spain vs. Austria

Experts' take on how Round of 32 could go 📲

World Cup Predictions 🔮

Can anybody beat France? Listing the heavyweights 📲

World Cup Power Rankings 📊

Mauricio Pochettino’s team won their group after some impressive performances. But they’d probably need to beat some of the world’s best to claim the title

Who would the US need to beat to win the World Cup? Probably only Spain, France and England

Alex Baena scored the only goal of the game as Spain secured top spot in Group H and sent Uruguay out of the tournament

Uruguay slump to shock early World Cup exit after Baena strike sends Spain through

England’s place in the last 32 of the World Cup has been confirmed after results in Group H ensured Thomas Tuchel’s side would, at worst, qualify as one of the best third-placed teams

England through to last 32 of the World Cup after Uruguay exit against Spain

🤩 Unreal Golden Boot race 💦 Hate for 'hydration breaks' 📲 Analysis of group stages

World Cup Group Winners/Losers 🎭

Minute-by-minute report: Will Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay get their first win of this World Cup or is Lamine Yamal going to lift Spain again? Join Tom Lutz

Uruguay v Spain: World Cup 2026 – live

That Was the Group Stage 🌎🏆

World Cup knockouts set up some SPICE 🎥

Baena's Goal for Spain 😳

Another look at the chaotic play that led to Álex Baena's goal for Spain 🇪🇸

Bleacher Report•3w

World Cup LIVE Blog: Day 11 ⚡

Follow for all of Sunday's action, every goal, every moment 📲

Looking ahead to next stage 📲

World Cup Knockout Stage Odds

Time to Panic for Spain? 😬

Must-win territory for tournament favorites vs. Saudi Arabia 🎥

Lamine Opens World Cup Account 🤩

Oyarzabal sent a beautiful ball in to get the assist on Lamine Yamal's goal 🔥

Messi out front. 23 players with 2+ goals. Tap for World Cup leaders 📲

Golden Boot Race CRAZY 🍿

FinalJul 6

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Ronaldo Out of World Cup

An Hassan Al-Tambakti own goal completed the scoring in Spain’s comprehensive 4-0 World Cup Group H win against Saudi Arabia

Lamine Yamal and Oyarzabal fire Spain to emphatic win against Saudi Arabia

Minute-by-minute updates: Spain were held by minnows Cape Verde in their opener; will Saudi Arabia cause further problems? Join John Brewin to find out

Spain v Saudi Arabia: World Cup 2026 – live

Red-hot strikers, errors and smart subs 📲

Why World Cup is a Goal Fest ⚽️

Spain ROLLING in ATL 😤

A dream start from Mikel Oyarzabal and Spain! 🇪🇸 2 goals and 1 assist already!

European champions were frustrated by Cape Verde and know there is little margin for error against Saudi Arabia

‘Stung’ Spain have digested shock start but know repeat is not an option

World Cup's Second Week 😍

Goals galore in the thrilling second round of group games 🎥

Luis de la Fuente urged people not to compare Lamine Yamal to Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona or ‘anyone’ – but said he was like two famous artists

Lamine Yamal a genius ‘like Dalí or Michelangelo’, says Spain’s De la Fuente

Is Spain the Team to Beat? 😤

2010 champions coming into tournament full of confidence 🎥

World Cup Fans Try USA Food 🍔

Bill Mitchell

@mitchellvii

World Cup fans trying American food for the first time!

Midfielder says it is important the European champions have ‘humility’ after disappointing draw against debutants

‘Don’t panic’: Mikel Merino tells Spain to stay calm after Cape Verde setback

From Sparwasser being the toast of East Germany to Cameroon’s rumbling of Argentina, the finals are littered with upsets

After Cape Verde’s heroics against Spain, more great World Cup underdog stories

Dublin-born defender’s display against Spain drew comparisons with Paul McGrath’s against Italy in 1994 but he says there is still room to improve

From Shamrock Rovers to defying Spain: ‘rusty’ Roberto Lopes savours Cape Verde’s finest hour

FinalJul 2

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Spain Makes R16 🇪🇸

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Barney Ronay, Dan Bardell and Sid Lowe as debutants Cape Verde earn a draw against the favourites Spain

History for Cape Verde as Spain start with a stutter | World Cup Daily

THE WORLD CUP IS HERE 😍

48 nations. 104 games. It's World Cup time 🎥

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Spain HC Rips Cabo Verde 😠

After historic 0-0 draw, De La Fuente labels CPV 'clearly inferior' 📲

B/R panel picks best players, biggest flops and more 📲

World Cup Predictions 🔮

The 40-year-old goalkeeper, named man of the match after making seven saves in his country’s 0-0 draw against Spain, was in tears at full time

Cape Verde hero Vozinha in tears after Spain draw as cost of visa stopped his mother being at game

The African minnows Cape Verde, on their World Cup debut, claimed a famous point as they held the favourites Spain to a 0-0 draw

Cape Verde shock Spain with historic draw on World Cup debut

Brutal Spain Player Stat 😬

Spain’s Mikel Oyarzabal became the first player since 1966 to go the first 30 minutes of a World Cup match without a touch 😳 Spain had 74% possession in the 0-0 draw with Cape Verde 🤯 (Via @OptaJoe)

@BleacherReport

Dembélé hat trick, Tatum at Norway, Cape Verde advances. Highlights 📲

World Cup LIVE Blog: Day 16 🍿

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B/R Football

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Spain have only won just one opening game in the last five World Cups 🐢 ❌ 2010: 1-0 loss to Switzerland ❌ 2014: 5-1 loss to Netherlands ➖ 2018: 3-3 draw vs. Portugal ✅ 2022: 7-0 win vs. Costa Rica ➖ 2026: 0-0 draw vs. Cabo Verde

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Lamine Yamal Declared Fit for Spain's World Cup Opener - Football España

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Breaking News

Spanish Soccer Player Rafa Mir Sentenced to 8-and-a-Half Years for Sexually Assaulting Two Women

Wild First Week of World Cup🤩

Round one of games totally delivered 🎥

Will Spain lay down a marker against Cape Verde or suffer a shock? Join Daniel Harris to find out

Spain v Cape Verde: World Cup 2026 – live

Lamine on Bench for Spain

Squawka Live

@Squawka_Live

OFFICIAL: Lineups for Spain vs. Cabo Verde. Opta Probability for the results: 🇪🇸 87% - Spain 🤝 8% - Draw 🇨🇻 4% - Cabo Verde Score predictions? 👀 #FIFAWorldCup

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Porro Signs New Spurs Deal 🤝

Defender agrees new long-term contract to stay with EPL side

Squad has evolved since 2024 but the European champions are happy to embrace the tag of tournament favourites

Spain confident of repeating Euros success: ‘We’re the same as we were then’

Every game at the World Cup predicted by B/R staff 📲

World Cup Bracket Predictions 🔮

Top 5️⃣ Group Games 🍿

Some spicy World Cup matchups incoming 🎥

Bleacher Report•3w

World Cup Visitors Supercut 🤣

Now THIS is what makes the tournament so special 🎥

How Many Goals for Lamine? 🧐

Asking Spanish fans how their young star will perform at World Cup 🎥

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Madrid to Sign Cucurella 🇪🇸

Spanish defender has verbal agreement to make La Liga switch for $69M (multiple reports)

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World Cup LIVE Blog: Day 5 ⚡

Every team that played today earned a point. Tap for the highlights 📲

Latest odds and TV schedules for incoming tournament 📲

World Cup Groups Preview 🔎

World Cup Starts TOMORROW 😴

One more sleep until 104 games of World Cup action 🎥

Top World Cup Storylines 💫

🥹 Last dances for legends 👀 New dark horses 🎥 England, Lamine and more

France or Spain the teams to beat? 📲

World Cup Power Rankings 📊

Group Strength 💪

Football Meets Data

1mo

@fmeetsdata

📈 Strongest groups: Group I 🇫🇷🇳🇴🇸🇳🇮🇶 Group F 🇳🇱🇯🇵🇸🇪🇹🇳 📉 Weakest groups: Group B 🇨🇭🇨🇦🇧🇦🇶🇦 Group G 🇧🇪🇪🇬🇮🇷🇳🇿 *average market-adjusted Elo ratings of all 4 teams

🌟 Champions Season Finale 🌟

The mansion is sinking. Can next generation save the day? 🎥

These are the games you absolutely can't miss 📲

Group of Death and Best Matchups 🍿

Lamine Yamal at Walmart 🤨

When in Georgia... 🎥

Calling each and every group game 📲

World Cup Match Predictions 🔮

Mbappé. Lamine. Kane. Ranking the best stars at tournament 📲

B/R 99: Top World Cup Players 🤩

48 nations competing...here's how it'll all work 📲

World Cup Format, Explained 📝

Check where to catch all group games 📲

World Cup TV Schedule 📺

World Cup Group Picks

It's finally here! Info on every game, starting with Thursday's opener 📲

World Cup Schedule 🗓️

How each side stacks up in official list 📲

FIFA Rankings for World Cup Teams

MLS All-Stars World Cup Picks 💭

Spain? France? Brazil? Argentina? 🎥

Plus group odds for top contenders 📲

World Cup Favorites 🤩

Track your predictions with this tournament sheet 📲

Print Your World Cup Bracket 🖨️

Predicting teams that will rule World Cup group stage 📲

Who Wins Each Group? 🧐

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Lamine's World Cup Promise 🤣

Spain star will go full beard if they win the trophy 📸

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Who Wins World Cup Golden Ball?

Breaking down nominees for tournament's top player trophy 📲 (Goal)

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Most Iconic World Cup Moments ✨

Listing 100 moments that go down in history 📲 (Goal)

Manager on the values behind Spain's coaching success, the joy of teaching and how Lamine Yamal has been touched by God's wand

Luis de la Fuente: 'The appreciation for Spain should have happened ages ago'

England's heaviest defeat for decades does not signal the end for Sarina Wiegman's European champions

Lionesses have no reason to panic despite the humiliation in Spain | Suzanne Wrack

Pedri's World Cup Memories🇪🇸

Spain and Barça midfielder discusses his idol Iniesta 🎥

Ranked only behind France and having a teenage prodigy in Lamine Yamal alongside an in-form Nico Williams, we can expect much from La Roja

Spain World Cup 2026 team guide

Sarina Wiegman said she wants to see a reaction from her Lionesses after England suffered their heaviest defeat in 17 years against Spain

Wiegman demands reaction from Lionesses after humbling defeat by Spain

England were off the pace and outclassed in Mallorca and would have been better served by trying to contain the world champions

Wiegman pays price for lack of defensive pragmatism as Spain expose technical gap | Tom Garry

Spain overtook England at the top of their World Cup qualifying group with an emphatic 4-0 win in Mallorca

Putellas doubles up to lead Spain rout and leave England staring at playoffs

Minute-by-minute report: England can secure their place at next summer's tournament in Brazil if they can avoid defeat in Mallorca

Spain v England: Women's World Cup 2027 qualifying - live

Xavi World Cup Memories ✨

Spain legend lifted the trophy and drops his thoughts 🎥

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Lamine Wins POTY 🏆

Barça star claims La Liga's top prize after 16 goals and 12 assists

England and Scotland prepare for World Cup 2026 warm-ups and Sarina Wiegman's side face a big qualifier in Mallorca. Join our team of writers

World Cup 2026 buildup, transfer latest and Lionesses in Spain: football news - live

Merchas Doski's 27th-minute goal gave Iraq a 1-1 draw in a friendly against Spain, who took the lead through Ferran Torres

Doski stunner earns Iraq draw against understrength Spain in World Cup warm-up

One Week Until World Cup ⏰

It's so close you can taste it 🎥

Ronaldo. LeBron. Celeb cameos. Six-minute trailer has it all 🎥

STACKED Nike World Cup Ad 🔥

England are upbeat going into the toughest fixture in international football but the hosts' threat will be amplified by the returning Bonmatí

Lionesses seek to tame Spain again and show they are ready to conquer the world

FIFA prohibits fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup stadiums

Breaking News

Every team's kit choices for the group stage 📲

World Cup Uniform Combos 👕

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World Cup Golden Boot Favorites 🤩

Who is in the running for this tournament's big individual prize?

Mbappé for French President? 🇫🇷

Les Bleus fans more than ok with Kylian in charge 🎥

TRENDING ON B/R

Mbappé for French President? 🇫🇷

TRENDING ON B/R

Haaland's Viral World Cup Souvenir

USA v Belgium - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 16

Pochettino Landing Spots📍

Norway v England: Quarter Final - FIFA World Cup 2026

Haaland Says Goodbye to US 🥲

France v Netherlands - UEFA Nations League A

Picking Semifinals Winners ✍️

Brazil v Norway: Round of 16 - FIFA World Cup 2026

Neymar Gifts Bronny Signed Jersey 🫶