‘You had one job’: Bizarre referee mistake leaves France vs Spain World Cup semi-final in awkward pause | Football News

An assistant referee hands referee Ivan Barton of El Salvador the vanishing spray during a World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) The 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final between France and Spain produced several refereeing talking points before Spain eventually secured…

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Lamine Yamal scripts European football history after France win with record no one has ever matched | Football News

Spain’s Lamine Yamal (19) reacts during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Portugal and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) Spain’s march into the 2026 FIFA World Cup final has produced another remarkable milestone for teenage sensation Lamine Yamal. La Roja’s 2-0 victory over France…

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Lionel Messi’s ‘lucky referee’? FIFA appointment for England vs Argentina sparks fresh debate | Football News

Argentina’s Lionel Messi (AP Photo) The referee appointed for Wednesday’s FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final between England and Argentina has found himself at the centre of attention even before a ball has been kicked. Moroccan-American official Ismail Elfath will oversee the high-profile clash at Atlanta Stadium, adding another major fixture to his growing résumé. The…

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One win from football immortality: Spain match Europe’s ‘untouchable’ record after France triumph | Football News

Members of team Spain stand during a moment of silence prior to the World Cup semifinal soccer match between France and Spain in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Spain’s 2-0 victory over France in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final secured far more than a place in Sunday’s final….

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Spain vs France FIFA World Cup SF match result: Lamine Yamal shines as Spain outclass Mbappe’s France to reach their second WC Final | Football News

Playes of Spain celebrate defeating France in a World Cup semifinal match on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. (AP Photo) A clinical and disciplined Spain advanced to their first FIFA World Cup final in 16 years after brushing aside neighbours France 2-0 in a high-octane semifinal clash at the AT&T Stadium on Tuesday. A first-half penalty…

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FIFA World Cup: Folarin Balogun breaks silence: ‘I knew the ban overturn would cause a lot of controversy’ | Football News

USMNT striker Folarin Balogun has admitted that Donald Trump’s intervention to overturn his World Cup red card suspension “caused a lot of controversy” and created visible nerves among his teammates. (AP Photo) Folarin Balogun has finally spoken. And his words are as honest as the controversy around him has been loud.The United States striker admitted…

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‘World Cup’s most controversial VAR call’: Croatia says FIFA still won’t answer audio request | Football News

FIFA President Gianni Infantino makes comments during the opening ceremony of the International Broadcast Center, Monday, June 1, 2026, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) Croatia’s controversial FIFA World Cup exit continues to cast a long shadow after the Croatian Football Federation claimed it has yet to receive a response from FIFA following an official request…

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