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France has been eliminated from the World Cup by Spain in a semi-final that exposed tactical limits and compact Spain control. Mbappé’s late pressing plus Spain’s suffocating midfield defined the result; bronze medal match awaits in Miami.
The 2026 World Cup, staged across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, is drawing to a close with an Argentina–Spain final in New Jersey. Closing ceremonies are planned as a marquee event with star performances and a longer halftime, while the final kicks off at 20:00 UK time on July 19, 2026.
Spain and Argentina reach final after tense semi-finals; opening ceremony controversies and high-profile performances mark the build-up as organisers push for a united, dramatic conclusion.