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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1105, Rashi, French rabbi and commentator (born 1040) passed away. In 1558, Battle of Gravelines: In France, Spanish forces led by Count Lamoral of Egmont defeat the French forces of Marshal Paul de Thermes at Gravelines. In 1586, Anglo-Spanish War: A convoy of English ships from the Levant Company manage to repel a fleet of eleven Spanish and Maltese galleys off the Mediterranean island of Pantelleria. In 1789, Victor de Riqueti, marquis de Mirabeau, French economist and academic (born 1715) passed away. In 1927, Simone Veil, French lawyer and politician, President of the European Parliament (died 2017) was born. In 1930, The inaugural FIFA World Cup begins in Uruguay. In 1975, Diego Spotorno, Ecuadorian actor was born. In 1979, Daniel Díaz, Argentinian footballer was born. In 1984, Faf du Plessis, South African professional cricketer was born. In 2013, Henri Julien, French race car driver (born 1927) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

‘Final before final’: France face Spain in World Cup blockbuster

The Namibian

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July 13, 2026

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Spain will attempt to neutralise one of the most potent attacking arsenals in World Cup history on Tuesday when they take on France in a heavyweight semi-final showdown. The reigning European champions and Didier Deschamps’ French team face off at the ATT Stadium in Arlington, Texas in what is seen by many as a ‘final [] The post ‘Final before final’: France face Spain in World Cup blockbuster appeared first on The Namibian.

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Guineematin.com

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· Jul 10, 2026

Coupe du Monde 2026 : l’Espagne bat la Belgique et rejoint la France en demi-finale

Dans un quart de finale qui aura tenu toutes ses promesses au SoFi Stadium ce vendredi 10 juillet 2026, l’Espagne a fini par faire plier une héroïque équipe de Belgique (2-1) dans les derniers instants du temps réglementaire. Les champions d’Europe en titre s’offrent un billet pour les demi-finales et un rendez-vous face à l’équipe [] The post Coupe du Monde 2026 : l’Espagne bat la Belgique et rejoint la France en demi-finale first appeared on Guineematin.com.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 11, 2026

Perancis ibarat final sebenar buat Sepanyol

LOS ANGELES: Pengendali Sepanyol, Luis de la Fuente menyifatkan pertemuan menentang Perancis pada separuh akhir Piala Dunia 2026 ibarat ‘final sebelum final’ memandangkan kedua-dua pasukan memiliki kualiti untuk muncul juara. Sepanyol mengesahkan tempat ke kelompok empat terbaik selepas menewaskan Belgium 2-1 dalam aksi suku akhir hasil jaringan kemenangan Mikel Merino pada minit ke-88 di Stadium ... Read more The post Perancis ibarat final sebenar buat Sepanyol appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 11, 2026

2026 World Cup: Spain eliminate Belgium as first semi-final clash is confirmed

Spain are through to the semiof the 2026 World Cup, thanks to a narrow 2-1 win over Belgium on Friday night. The European champions are still on the quest to add the world title to their cabinet. Fabian Ruiz opened the scoring in the game, before Charles Ketelaere made it 1-1. For the second game running, Mikel [] 2026 World Cup: Spain eliminate Belgium as first semi-final clash is confirmed

CBS Sports

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· Jul 12, 2026

Ranking potential World Cup finals: England vs. France epic, but Argentina in final again would top it

Spain will take on France in the first semifinal next week, while England and Argentina will face each other in the second semifinal, but what's the dream final?

FOX Sports Digital

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· Jun 29, 2026

France's Path To 2026 World Cup Final: Latest Projected Opponents For Round Of 16 And On

Looking at France's possible path to the 2026 World Cup final.

Barca Universal

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· Jul 11, 2026

Barcelona World Cup Spotlight: Cubarsi, Lamine Yamal impress for Spain vs Belgium

The second quarter-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup took place last night, with Spain facing Belgium.Both teams knew that a win would secure their place in the semi-finals, where France await, and La ...

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 13, 2026

World Cup guide: France and Spain meet in semifinal showdown for a place in the final

World Cup guide: France and Spain meet in semifinal showdown for a place in the final

Football | Mail Online

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· Jul 10, 2026

Spain vs Belgium - World Cup quarter-final LIVE: All the reaction as Senne Lammens howler gifts Arsenal star ANOTHER late goal as Spain book semi-final clash with France

Spain vs Belgium - World Cup quarter-final LIVE: All the reaction as Senne Lammens howler gifts Arsenal star ANOTHER late goal as Spain book semi-final clash with France

The Standard

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· Jul 12, 2026

France vs Spain: World Cup 2026 prediction, kick-off time, TV, live stream, team news, h2h results, odds

First spot in the final up for grabs as two heavyweights lock horns

SkySports

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Spain finally announce World Cup arrival as Yamal, Oyarzabal star in Saudi win

Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal were the stars of the show as Spain finally announced their arrival at the 2026 World Cup with a 4-0 thrashing of Saudi Arabia.

Sports Mole

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· Jul 12, 2026

France lineup vs. Spain: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 semi-final as Real Madrid star fights for place

France lineup vs. Spain: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 semi-final as Real Madrid star fights for place

Canada Sports Betting

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· Jul 9, 2026

Spain vs. Belgium Match Prediction, Betting Tips, And World Cup Odds (7/10/26)

A blockbuster quarter-final is on the cards as Spain’s impenetrable defence clashes with Belgium’s high-octane attack on Friday, July 10. La Roja have yet to concede a goal in the entire tournament, showcasing a dominant, possession-based style that suffocates opponents. We’re backing their superior form and historic defensive record to see them through to the [...] Read More... The post Spain vs. Belgium Match Prediction, Betting Tips, And World Cup Odds (7/10/26) appeared first on canadasportsbetting.ca.

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 12, 2026

France vs Spain: Mbappe and Yamal Clash in World Cup Semifinal on Bastille Day

France and Spain meet in a World Cup semifinal for just the second time on Tuesday in Dallas, Kylian Mbappe's tournament-leading 8 goals pitted against a Spain side that has conceded just once in five matches. On Bastille Day, something has to give.

Legit.ng

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· Jul 8, 2026

France, Argentina, others backed to win their 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final matches

The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals showcase France, Spain, Argentina, and England as they face Morocco, Belgium, Switzerland and Norway in thrilling matchups.

NDTV

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· Jul 8, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter-Final Fixtures: Full Schedule, Dates, IST Kick-Off Times

France vs Morocco, Spain vs Belgium, Norway vs England and Argentina vs Switzerland headline the quarter-final lineup as the race for the FIFA World Cup 2026 title enters its decisive stage.

OneFootball

· Jul 10, 2026

Who wins now? France and Spain meet again in another decider

And here we go again for another France versus Spain clash that PROMISES a lot!The first semifinal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup will pit two national teams against each other that keep piling up heavywe...

NBC News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo llora tras ser eliminado en su último Mundial

Un gol sobre el final del partido sentenció el partido ante España en los Octavos de Final de la Copa del Mundo 2026. Estas son las imágenes emotivas del astro portugués.

Yardbarker

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· Jul 12, 2026

World Cup 2026 Saturday takeaways: Jude Bellingham shines; Argentina takes advantage of Swiss flop

The 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals are set. On Saturday, England and Argentina joined France and Spain in the final four with a pair of thrilling wins.

Boston.com

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· Jul 8, 2026

World Cup quarterfinals feature soccer powerhouses from Argentina and Spain to France and England

France looks like a juggernaut and is the betting favorite at just under 2-1, followed by Spain and defending champion Argentina at 7-2 and England at 9-2. The post World Cup quarterfinals feature soccer powerhouses from Argentina and Spain to France and England appeared first on Boston.com.

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 12, 2026

France vs Spain World Cup semifinal: Prediction, Mbappe-Yamal, venue, stats

European football titans France and Spain meet in a blockbuster FIFA World Cup 2026 final four matchup in Dallas.

India TV News

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· Jul 5, 2026

Zlatan Ibrahimovic makes feelings clear after Paraguay's 'dirty game' against France in FIFA World Cup 2026

France made it through to the quarter-final of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. Defeating Paraguay 0-1 in the round of 16 clash, it was thanks to a clinical penalty by Kylian Mbappé that helped France qualify. It is worth noting that Paraguay came into the clash on the back of eliminating Germany from the tournament in the previous round.

brazilnews.net

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· Jul 2, 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026: Oyarzabal scores twice as Spain cruise past Austria 3-0 to storm into Round of 16

Los Angeles [US], July 3 (ANI): Spain produced their most commanding display of the tournament so far, beating Austria 3-0 at SoFi Stadium to reach the Round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup. Before defeating Austria in the 2026 Round of 32, Spain had remarkably failed to win a single World Cup knockout match in regular or extra time since lifting the trophy on July 11, 2010.La Roja's post-2010 World Cup droug

TASS

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· Jul 12, 2026

IN BRIEF: World Cup quarterfinal results

In the semifinals, reigning European champions Spain will face France, while reigning world champions Argentina will play England

Football Italia

· Jul 12, 2026

Six Serie A players set to take part in 2026 World Cup semi-finals

The quarter-final stage of the 2026 World Cup is complete, and a total of six Serie A players will be progressing through to the tournament’s semi-finals, which will kick off with France vs. Spain o...

Voice of Nigeria

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· Jul 10, 2026

France Ends Africa’s World Cup Dream After Morocco Defeat

Morocco’s 2026 FIFA World Cup journey came to an end after a hard-fought 2-0 loss to France in the quarter-finals, bringing the curtain down on Africa’s participation at the global showpiece at the Boston Stadium. France dominated much of the opening half and were handed a golden opportunity to take the lead when Kylian Mbappé [] The post France Ends Africa’s World Cup Dream After Morocco Defeat appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Football | The Guardian

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· Jul 11, 2026

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’His side are through to semi-final after 2-1 win over BelgiumLuis de la Fuente believes his Spain have what it takes to eliminate tournament favourites France, saying he has “very high expectations” for the semi-final date with Didier Deschamps’ side in Dallas on Tuesday.Speaking with the press after Spain’s 2-1 quarter-final win over Belgium, De la Fuente called it a full-squad effort with goals coming from Fabian Ruiz and Mikel Merino, two members of his midfield rotation. Continue reading...

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