France secured at least $27 million in performance-based prize money after reaching the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Les Bleus advanced to the final four following a strong tournament run but were defeated 2-0 by Spain in the semifinal on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. France will now…

France will play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup third-place game after losing 2-0 to Spain in the semifinal round. Les Bleus will face the loser of the England vs. Argentina semifinal, with the winner claiming third place at the 2026 World Cup. Who Is France Playing in the 2026 World Cup Third-Place Game? France’s…

FIFA sent English referee Michael Oliver home from the 2026 World Cup because he was no longer eligible to officiate the tournament’s remaining matches following England’s run to the semifinals. Oliver’s departure was not believed to be connected to a poor performance, disciplinary action or a controversial refereeing decision. Instead, the decision was based on…

Yes, Didier Deschamps will leave his position as head coach of the France national team after the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Deschamps confirmed in January 2025 that he would not seek a contract extension beyond the tournament. His current agreement with the French Football Federation runs through July 2026, bringing one of the longest and…

England has reached the FIFA World Cup semifinals four times, including its 2026 semifinal against Argentina. Before the 2026 match is played, the Three Lions have recorded one semifinal victory and two semifinal defeats. England’s only World Cup semifinal win came in 1966, when the national team went on to lift the trophy. Its two…

Spain midfielder Pedri is not in the starting lineup for today’s 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal against France, but the decision is tactical rather than injury-related. With a place in the World Cup final on the line, Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente has opted to stick with the midfield combination that has delivered…

France suffered a major setback in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal against Spain after defender William Saliba was forced off with an apparent back injury just 30 minutes into the match. The Arsenal center-back went down without any contact, immediately raising concerns for Didier Deschamps and the French coaching staff. Saliba appeared to be…

France head into one of their biggest matches of the tournament as they face Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal, but one notable name is missing from Didier Deschamps’ starting XI. Désiré Doué is not in France’s starting lineup for the semifinal. Instead, Deschamps has chosen to start Bradley Barcola alongside Kylian Mbappé,…

Aurélien Tchouaméni is back in France’s starting lineup for today’s 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal against Spain, providing a major boost to Didier Deschamps’ squad as Les Bleus look to secure a place in the World Cup Final. The Real Madrid midfielder returns after recovering from a thigh injury that sidelined him earlier in the…