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France Seeks Revenge Against Spain in Historic 2026 World Cup Semifinal

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First reported by Walla · 20 hours ago

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On July 14, 2026, France meets Spain in the World Cup semifinal, seeking revenge after recent losses. France, led by Kylian Mbappé, aims for a third consecutive final appearance while Spain remains a tough defensive opponent. The match is historic as France plays on its Independence Day for the first time in World Cup history.

01France faces Spain in the 2026 World Cup semifinal on July 14, France’s Independence Day.
02France has not beaten Spain in nearly five years, losing recent major semifinals to them.
03France leads the tournament with 16 goals, half scored by Kylian Mbappé.
04Spain has conceded only one goal in six matches and defeated strong teams like Portugal and Uruguay.
05Mbappé aims to lead France to a third straight World Cup final and become top World Cup scorer.
06This is the first World Cup match France plays on its national Independence Day, adding historic significance.

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