Spain's Lamine Yamal: France should fear us in World Cup semifinal
Spain and Argentina prepare for a historic World Cup final showdown at MetLife Stadium following dramatic semifinal matches.
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Coverage from major outlets including The New York Times, Yahoo Sports, NBC News, NPR, and the Los Angeles Times highlights the culmination of the tournament featuring Spain and Argentina. The matchup places stars Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal on soccer's biggest stage to chase history. Alongside the athletic competition, political developments surround the fixture, with AP News and CBS News reporting that the Mexican president will attend the World Cup final at Trump's invitation amid trade tensions. Earlier in the tournament trajectory, Spain secured their berth through a surprise rout of France in the semifinals.
According to Variety, Spain's semifinal victory over France averaged 11.5 million viewers on Fox, marking the most-watched semifinals game ever on English-language U.S. television. Outlets such as The Guardian, Le Monde, and The Irish Times detailed how Spain picked apart a powerless France, with Lamine Yamal contributing via a sneaky play despite not scoring himself. ESPN, Al Jazeera, Reuters, USA Today, and Yahoo Sports covered reactions from Kylian Mbappé, who blamed technical and tactical blunders and criticized sloppy play, while remaining in the Golden Boot mix alongside Lionel Messi. Meanwhile, France coach Didier Deschamps slammed the referee and conceded that his team was second best, and coach De la Fuente hailed Spain as the best team in the world.
As the tournament reaches its final stages, attention shifts toward the decisive championship encounter. ESPN also noted broader cultural moments around the event, such as an all-star selfie featuring Messi, Brady, and Durant alongside third-place playoff buildup between France and England. Current coverage does not yet specify the ultimate winner of the final match, leaving followers to watch live broadcasts for the final outcome.
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Quick answers
Who is playing in the World Cup final?
Spain and Argentina are set to meet in the World Cup final.
Where is the World Cup final taking place?
The final is scheduled at MetLife Stadium.
Who did Spain defeat in the semifinals?
Spain defeated France to secure their berth in the final.
Coverage (30)
- MetLife Stadium Faces Monumental Last Test in World Cup Final The New York Times · 54d ago
- Spain vs. Argentina World Cup final has everything: Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal and 2 super teams chasing history Yahoo Sports · 54d ago
- How to watch the World Cup final: Argentina vs. Spain time, channel, what to expect and more NBC News · 54d ago
- Argentina, Spain and their stars Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal meet in World Cup final NPR · 54d ago
- World Cup final: Argentina, Spain set to take soccer’s biggest stage Los Angeles Times · 55d ago
- World Cup Daily live: Messi, Brady in Durant's all-star selfie; France, England play for third place ESPN · 55d ago
- Mexican president to attend World Cup final at Trump's invitation amid trade tensions CBS News · 55d ago
- Mexico’s president to attend World Cup final at Trump’s invitation AP News · 55d ago
- Spain’s World Cup Victory Over France Averages 11.5 Million Viewers on Fox, Most-Watched Semifinals Game Ever on English-Language U.S. TV Variety · 58d ago
- Football Daily | Spain leave France at sixes and sevens as L’Équipe dish out the twos The Guardian · 58d ago
- Spain delivers surprise rout of France, clinches berth into World Cup final Los Angeles Times · 58d ago
- De la Fuente hails 'best team in the world' after Spain sink France ESPN · 58d ago
- Spain picks apart Mbappé's powerless France in World Cup semi-final Le Monde.fr · 58d ago
- World Cup 2026: Spain stun listless France to reach final; England v Argentina buildup The Guardian · 58d ago
- Spain’s hypnotic belief in the collective process takes them to final destination The Irish Times · 58d ago
- Lamine Yamal didn't score, but a sneaky play helped Spain beat France in the World Cup semifinals AP News · 58d ago
- Mbappe blames technical, tactical blunders for World Cup semifinal loss Al Jazeera · 58d ago
- We were second best, France coach concedes after chastening World Cup loss Reuters · 58d ago
- How France lost World Cup to Spain: 'We lost against ourselves' USA Today · 58d ago
- Kylian Mbappé denied a 3rd straight World Cup final but remains in Golden Boot mix with Messi AP News · 58d ago
- Kylian Mbappé critical of tactics by sloppy France in loss ESPN · 58d ago
- World Cup: France coach Didier Deschamps slams referee after semifinal loss to Spain Yahoo Sports · 58d ago
- France vs. Spain score: Live World Cup semifinals updates Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal battle in Dallas CBS Sports · 59d ago
- France vs Spain LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal Al Jazeera · 59d ago
- France vs. Spain LIVE: World Cup 2026 updates as European heavyweights collide ESPN · 59d ago
- France vs. Spain live updates: Score, highlights and analysis from the World Cup semifinal Yahoo Sports · 59d ago
- LIVE | France vs. Spain World Cup Semi-Final at Dallas Stadium FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · 59d ago
- 📱 Before the semi-final clash: Yamal takes a dig at France on Insta Yahoo Sports · 59d ago
- France vs Spain Live Updates, Score: Can Les Bleus Avenge Euro 2024 Semifinal Loss? FOX Sports · 59d ago
- France vs. Spain odds, prediction, time: 2026 World Cup semifinal picks from expert on 19-7 run CBS Sports · 59d ago
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