World Cup 2026: France going out? Chris Sutton's score predictions for quarter-final ties
France and Spain face off in the 2026 World Cup semi-final as the tournament nears its conclusion at Dallas Stadium.
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The brief
The 2026 World Cup tournament has reached the semi-final stage, featuring a match between France and Spain. This follows a series of quarter-final fixtures that included Argentina versus Switzerland and Spain playing against Belgium.
Coverage from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, The New York Times, and The Guardian focuses on the appointment of Ivan Barton as the referee for the France-Spain semi-final. Additional reporting by ESPN, AP News, and FOX Sports highlights previous match outcomes, including Spain's progression following a victory against Belgium and Argentina's quarter-final path.
Future developments depend on the result of the France-Spain semi-final match. Coverage does not yet specify the full list of remaining tournament participants or the date of the final.
Synthesized by PULSE from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 84d ago.
Quick answers
Who is the referee for the France vs. Spain semi-final?
Ivan Barton has been named as the referee for the match at Dallas Stadium.
Which teams have participated in recent quarter-final matches?
Recent matches included Argentina versus Switzerland and Spain versus Belgium.
Has a winner for the 2026 World Cup been determined?
No, tournament matches are ongoing and coverage does not specify a winner.
Coverage (12)
- Meet the referees for the France-Spain 2026 World Cup Semifinal at Dallas Stadium NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth · 85d ago
- Who Are The Referees For France vs. Spain? FOX Sports · 85d ago
- Who is referee for France vs Spain World Cup game today? USA Today · 85d ago
- Who is Ivan Barton, the referee for France vs. Spain at the World Cup? The New York Times · 85d ago
- France v Spain: World Cup 2026 semi-final The Guardian · 85d ago
- World Cup updates, scores: Argentina, Switzerland quarterfinal FOX4KC.com · 88d ago
- Argentina vs. Switzerland LIVE: World Cup 2026 updates as Messi and co. aim for semifinals ESPN · 88d ago
- Argentina vs. Switzerland free live stream: How to watch World Cup quarterfinal online without cable Yahoo Sports · 88d ago
- Belgium gets serious for World Cup quarterfinal with Spain after gleefully routing US AP News · 89d ago
- Who are the BBC pundits, commentators and presenters for Spain vs Belgium? Yahoo Sports · 89d ago
- Merino sends Spain to the semis, but La Roja need more from wasteful attack ESPN · 89d ago
- Supercomputer Predicts 2026 World Cup Winner After Round of 32 Sports Illustrated · 91d ago
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