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Spain advanced to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final with a 2-0 victory over France in Dallas, setting up a showdown against either Argentina or England.

Christie's in New York will auction the official 2022 World Cup final match ball and stage outfits from the halftime show, alongside signed jerseys. Proceeds will support FIFA's Global Citizen Education Fund.

American referee Ismail Elfath has been named to officiate the World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina, as the historic football rivals meet 40 years after their last major clash.

FIFA has approved Argentina's special request to wear their navy blue jerseys in Wednesday's World Cup 2026 semi-final against England, according to Naija News. The decision comes as England players express growing confidence ahead of the clash.

France meets Spain in the first semi-final of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with Kylian Mbappe leading a dynamic French attack and Spain relying on tactical discipline. Both teams express confidence ahead of the clash.

Kylian Mbappe says France is ready for a tough test against Spain in the 2026 World Cup semi-final, as Lamine Yamal aims to mark his 19th birthday with a victory.

France manager Didier Deschamps predicts a high-quality clash against Spain in the 2026 World Cup semi-final, while Ibrahima Konate dismisses Lamine Yamal's pre-match comments.

France and Spain meet in a decisive FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final on Tuesday, renewing a fierce rivalry with a place in the final on the line. French midfielder Adrien Rabiot says his team is unfazed by Spain's threat.

Colombian midfielder Jáminton Campaz has received death threats following his team's elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, after a missed opportunity in the round of 16 loss to Switzerland.

Cape Town authorities have opened an inquest into the sudden death of national footballer Jayden Adams, whose body was found in Schotschekloof. The cause remains unconfirmed as family mourns and officials urge restraint from speculation.

Former Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has drawn sharp criticism for saying the France national team 'does not have any French players' in an opinion piece ahead of a World Cup semifinal.

England and Argentina will meet in a highly anticipated World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, reigniting one of football's most storied rivalries after quarter-final victories over Norway and Switzerland.

Senegal has dismissed head coach Pape Thiaw following the national team's early elimination at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The decision follows a disappointing campaign that ended in the last-32 stage.

Lionel Messi will play against England for the first time as Argentina advances to the World Cup semi-finals after defeating Switzerland. The 39-year-old has scored eight goals in the tournament.

Jude Bellingham scored twice as England came from behind to beat Norway 2-1 after extra time, securing a semifinal showdown with Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.