The story so far
Spain Defeats France in World Cup Semifinal
Tracked across 10 sources · Updated 3h ago
Spain beat France 2-0 to reach the FIFA World Cup final. Goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro ended France's hopes. Kylian Mbappe had a poor game; France coach Deschamps criticized the referee. Spain's unbeaten run reached 37 matches.
How it unfolded
15 Jul 2026
Spanish Royal Family hails team
15 Jul 2026
Spain's unbeaten streak reaches 37 matches
15 Jul 2026
Mbappe admits tactical failure
15 Jul 2026
Deschamps questions referee after defeat
14 Jul 2026
Spain beats France 2-0 in World Cup semifinal
What happened earlier
Latest updates
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Full story →'I sent a message': Mac Allister's father reveals what son told him about Messi's pep talks
Alexis Mac Allister's father Carlos Mac Allister clarified that Lionel Messi's viral dressing-room speech before the 2026 FIFA World Cup final was tactical, not a sign of internal crisis.
The clip showed Messi telling teammates to 'forget everything' and 'stay calm,' leading to speculation of tensions in Argentina's camp.
Carlos Mac Allister initially questioned the footage and messaged his son Alexis to ask what happened in the dressing room.
Alexis explained that Messi's message was about focusing on football—keeping the ball on the ground, building triangles, and sticking to the tactical plan, not addressing off-field issues.
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time in the final held in New Jersey.
Earlier · 2d ago
Full story →Open-Top Bus Parade, Meet And Greet With Royal Family: Spain's Grand Welcome After FIFA World Cup Glory
Spain's World Cup-winning football team returns home on Monday.
The 26-man squad will be greeted by Spanish royalty and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
The team will board an open-top bus for a parade through central Madrid.
Earlier · 2d ago
Full story →Yamal celebrates World Cup win with brother Keyne
Spain's Yamal celebrated World Cup victory with his 3-year-old brother Keyne.
Keyne joined the celebrations and multiple moments went viral on social media.
Fans and Spain players celebrated the World Cup title win.
The article focuses on the emotional family moment rather than match details.
Earlier · 2d ago
Full story →Lionel Messi issues first reaction after Argentina's loss in World Cup final: ‘Will take time for wound to heal’
Lionel Messi reacted on Instagram after Argentina lost the FIFA World Cup 2026 final.
Messi said the wound from the loss will take time to heal.
Argentina failed to defend their World Cup title.
Earlier · 2d ago
Full story →Ferran Torres wears 'Make Spain Great Again' cap at victory parade
Ferran Torres wore a cap reading 'Make Spain Great Again' during Spain's 2026 World Cup victory parade
The cap parodies Donald Trump's presidential campaign slogan
Trump had presented the World Cup trophy to Spain
The gesture went viral on social media, dividing opinion between parody and tribute
