France’s hopes of lifting the World Cup came to an abrupt end after a convincing 2-0 semifinal defeat to Spain, with Didier Deschamps’ side falling well short in what was widely viewed as their first major test of the tournament. Unlike the dramatic 2022 World Cup final against Argentina, when France recovered from a poor start before eventually losing on penalties, there was no late revival this time.

Argentina reached their second consecutive World Cup final after coming from behind to beat England 2-1.

Spain will face Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after La Albiceleste defeated the Three Lions of England to reach the second consecutive final.

Holders Argentina beat England 2-1 to reach the World Cup final after coming from behind to snatch victory with a stoppage-time goal in a highly...

The defending champions will take on European champion Spain in the final on Sunday. The best that South America has to offer against the best of Europe.

ATLANTA, July 15 : England's long wait to win a World Cup or even reach the final goes on after a loss to holders Argentina on Wednesday, but manager Thomas Tuchel prefers to see it in football terms and not as a curse after a clash he described as two separate games.England have not reached the decider since

A dominant Spanish performance left Deschamps struggling for answers

Lionel Messi and Argentina took down England 2-1 in the second 2026 World Cup semifinal. Here's how the game unfolded.

Kylian Mbappe had France poised for another run to the World Cup final with a team that seemingly had the offensive firepower to solve Spain's stout defense.

Argentina wanted Harry Kane to be sent off for covering his mouth during a conversation with the referee during the first half of England vs Argentina.

Argentina's 2-1 comeback over England in the semi-finals has put head coach Thomas Tuchel under scrutiny for tactical changes that led to England's exit.

Kylian Mbappe had France poised for another run to the World Cup final with a team that seemingly had the offensive firepower to solve Spain's stout defense.

Spain beat France in one semifinal on Tuesday; Argentina, the comeback king of this tournament, rallied to beat England 2-1 in the other semifinal on Wednesday.

Bayern star Harry Kane became England's most-capped outfield player by making his 121st appearance against Argentina, overtaking Wayne Rooney's record.

Lautaro Martínez strikes late in Atlanta to send the defending champions back to the championship match.

France coach Didier Deschamps aims a thinly veiled swipe at referee Ivan Barton after his side lost to Spain in the 2026 World Cup semi-final in Texas.

Argentina will now aim to become the first nation since Brazil in 1958 and 1962 to successfully defend the FIFA World Cup title when they face Spain in Sunday's final

Kylian Mbappe had France poised for another run to the World Cup final with a team that seemingly had the offensive firepower to solve Spain's stout defense.

Lionel Messi sets an impressive World Cup record after his brace of assists helped Argentina stage an epic comeback against England to reach the final.

Former France international, Emmanuel Petit, has hit out at the Les Bleus players following their World Cup 2-0 defeat to Spain on Tuesday. Petit said

FIFA World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi said Argentina denied critics the chance to "talk crap" after their 2-1 comeback win over England in the FIFA World Cup semi-final. The captain also said the reigning champions always believed they were the better football team.

Former Chelsea defender, Frank Leboeuf, has hit out at France after they lost 2-0 against Spain in the World Cup semi-final on Tuesday. Leboeuf believes

Spain's World Cup victory over France averaged 11.5 million viewers on Fox, making it the most-watched semifinals game ever on English-language US TV.