The story so far
Spain Defeats France WC Semifinal
Tracked across 10 sources · Updated 2h ago
Spain beat France 2-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal, with goals from Oyarzabal and Porro. France's Mbappe struggled, and coach Deschamps criticized the referee. Spain advances to the final.
How it unfolded
15 Jul 2026
De la Fuente hails Spain as 'best in world'
15 Jul 2026
Deschamps questions referee after loss
15 Jul 2026
Mbappe admits France failed tactical plan
14 Jul 2026
Spain defeats France 2-0 in World Cup semifinal
What happened earlier
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Full story →Mac Allister's father clarifies Messi team talk
Alexis Mac Allister's father revealed that Lionel Messi's pre-match talk before the 2026 World Cup final focused on tactical approach, not internal issues.
Mac Allister told his father the conversation emphasized keeping the ball on the ground, building triangles, and not lumping it forward.
Argentina lost 0-1 to Spain in the final, failing to defend their title.
Coach Lionel Scaloni dismissed reports of disagreement with Messi over tactics, calling them unfounded.
Earlier · 2d ago
Full story →WATCH: Spain players form guard of honour for Messi after World Cup win
Spain won the FIFA World Cup 2026 title after extra time against Argentina.
Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal for Spain.
Spain's players formed a guard of honour for Lionel Messi after the match.
This was Spain's second World Cup title.
Argentina's reign as champions ended with the loss.
Earlier · 2d ago
Full story →Messi Fails to Score or Assist in Argentina's World Cup Final Loss
Lionel Messi failed to score or assist in Argentina's 2026 World Cup final defeat to Spain.
This is the first time in 20 years Messi ended a match without a goal or assist.
Argentina lost to Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final.
Messi's performance marks a significant low in his career.
Earlier · 2d ago
Full story →Ramos comforts Messi after World Cup final loss
Argentina lost the 2026 World Cup final to Spain.
Spain dominated with pressing and airtight defense.
Sergio Ramos was seen consoling Lionel Messi after the match.
The gesture between the two players went viral online.
Earlier · 1d 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
