Daily FIFA World Cup soccer match updates and news for Black Press Media publications.
The semi-finals start today with France taking on Spain in Dallas at 12 p.m. PT.
Spain has the upper hand, having won seven of their last ten encounters, including a 2-1 win in the 2024 EURO semi-finals and a 5-4 victory at the 2024-25 UEFA Nations League semi-finals.
However, France has won 17 of its last 20 World Cup matches.
DID YOU KNOW?
“Kylian Mbappé scored the winner when France defeated Spain 2-1 in the 2020/21 UEFA Nations League final in Milan, Mikel Oyarzabal having opened the scoring for Spain.”
“Three of Lamine Yamal’s seven goals for Spain have been scored against France – all in semi-finals. He scored once in their meeting at UEFA EURO 2024 and twice in their clash in the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League,” according to FIFA.
SEMI-FINALS
Tuesday, July 14
France vs. Spain in Dallas at 12 p.m. PT
Wednesday, July 15
Argentina vs England in Atlanta at 12 p.m. PT
FINALS
Saturday, July 18
Bronze final at 2 p.m. in Miami
Sunday, July 19
Winner of the FRA vs ESP match vs. ARG vs ENG at 12 p.m. in New Jersey
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