France lost 2-0 to Spain in the World Cup semi-final, ending coach Didier Deschamps’ long tenure as national team manager. Deschamps, who won the World Cup as both a player and a coach, will leave after the tournament following a career with many achievements.
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France lost 2-0 to Spain in the World Cup semi-final in Dallas.
Didier Deschamps has managed France since 2012 and will step down after this World Cup.
Deschamps won the World Cup as a player in 1998 and as a manager in 2018.
He holds the record for most World Cup games managed with 26.
France took only 10 shots in the semi-final, their lowest in the tournament.
Deschamps is one of three people to win the World Cup as both player and manager.
France reached the quarter-finals in four straight World Cups under Deschamps.
Key players like Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele were unable to lead France to victory.
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Spain won an important soccer game against France and moved on to the World Cup final. This victory happened on Spain's national holiday, making the day even more special for the country.
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Spain defeated France in a World Cup semifinal match.
The win happened on Spain's most patriotic national holiday.
Spain will play in the World Cup final next.
The match was considered surprising or impressive.
The news was reported by CBS News.
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France lost to Spain 2-0 in the semi-final match of the World Cup held at Dallas Stadium, ending their hope of winning a third consecutive title. Spain played very well, controlling the game and scoring two goals, while France struggled to keep up.
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The match was the World Cup semi-final and took place at Dallas Stadium.
Spain beat France 2-0 to reach the World Cup final.
Spain scored once from a penalty by Mikel Oyarzabal and once from Pedro Porro just before the 60th minute.
France’s key players, including Michael Olise and Kylian Mbappé, could not perform well during the game.
France’s coach, Didier Deschamps, admitted Spain was technically better that day.
Spain’s midfielder Rodri controlled much of the game and outplayed his French opponents.
French player Adrien Rabiot got a yellow card early, which affected his play.
France appeared overwhelmed by Spain’s ability to slow down the game and control the tempo.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup, a major international soccer tournament held in three countries, will end this Sunday after more than 100 games. On a podcast episode called "Settle In," Geoff Bennett and Simon Kuper discussed the tournament’s memorable moments.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the largest soccer event in the world.
The tournament was played in three different countries.
More than 100 games were played during the event.
The tournament ends this Sunday.
Geoff Bennett hosted a podcast episode called "Settle In."
Journalist and author Simon Kuper joined the podcast to review the tournament.
They talked about the highs and lows of the World Cup.
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The half-time break for the upcoming World Cup final is expected to last between 20 and 25 minutes. It will include an 11-minute show featuring performances by Madonna, Shakira, BTS, and other artists, making the break longer than the usual 15 minutes allowed by football rules.
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The World Cup final half-time break will be around 20 to 25 minutes long.
An 11-minute performance during half-time will feature Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Justin Bieber, and others.
The half-time length may include the usual 15-minute break plus the extra show time.
Football rules state half-time cannot exceed 15 minutes, but exceptions happen for big events.
Last year’s Club World Cup final had a 24-minute half-time due to a concert including Coldplay and other artists.
The World Cup final game starts at 3:00 PM local time (8:00 PM BST) with a closing ceremony at 1:30 PM local time (6:30 PM BST).
The closing ceremony will include performances by Tom Cruise, Robbie Williams, Jennifer Hudson, and others.
Spain has reached the final and will face the winner between England and Argentina in the final match.
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France lost to Spain in the 2026 World Cup semi-final, ending their chance to win a third title. France’s coach, Didier Deschamps, said the players were very disappointed and questioned some of the referee’s decisions during the match.
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France reached the semi-final of the 2026 World Cup but was defeated by Spain.
The match took place at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
France scored 16 goals in six games before the semi-final, showing strong performance.
Coach Didier Deschamps said the team was “devastated” after losing.
Deschamps admitted Spain played better technically and controlled the game.
He questioned if the referee, Ivan Barton from El Salvador, was fit to officiate a World Cup semi-final.
Deschamps will step down as France’s coach after the tournament.
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Spain defeated France 2-0 in the World Cup semifinal, ending France’s chance for a third title. Spain will face either England or Argentina in the final of the tournament held in the United States.
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Spain scored first with a penalty by Mikel Oyarzabal in the first half.
Pedro Porro scored the second goal in the second half.
France was the favorite after strong performances but failed to score on target in the first half.
France’s defender William Saliba left the game due to a back injury.
Spain’s defense and quick passing helped control the game and keep France from scoring.
France coach Didier Deschamps will step down after the tournament.
Spain has only allowed one goal in the entire World Cup so far.
The final will be against England or Argentina, and Spain aims to win their second World Cup title after 16 years.
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Spain won against France 2-0 in the semi-final match of the 2026 World Cup held in Dallas. The goals were scored by Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro, allowing Spain to advance to the final.
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The match was a semi-final in the 2026 World Cup.
Spain beat France with a score of 2-0.
The game took place in Dallas.
Mikel Oyarzabal scored one goal for Spain.
Pedro Porro scored the other goal for Spain.
Spain will compete in the World Cup final.
The article focused on the game result and Spain’s victory.
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Spain beat France 2-0 in the World Cup semifinal to reach the final for the first time since 2010. Mikel Oyarzabal scored a penalty and Pedro Porro added a second goal, helping Spain advance to face either Argentina or England in the final.
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Spain won 2-0 against France in the World Cup semifinal in Arlington, Texas.
Mikel Oyarzabal scored a penalty goal in the 22nd minute after a foul on Lamine Yamal.
Pedro Porro scored the second goal shortly after the penalty.
Teenager Lamine Yamal played an important role and helped create the penalty chance.
Spain will play either Argentina or England in the final on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
France, ranked number one by FIFA, will play in the third-place game on Saturday.
This is the third year in a row Spain has beaten France in a major tournament semifinal.
Oyarzabal’s penalty was his fifth goal in this World Cup and his 30th for Spain in international matches.
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Spain defeated France 2-0 in the World Cup semi-final in Dallas, reaching their first final since 2010. Spain will play either England or Argentina in the final in New Jersey on Sunday.
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Spain won the match against France with a score of 2-0.
Spain’s goals included a penalty scored by Mikel Oyarzabal.
Spain’s goalkeeper Unai Simon kept a clean sheet, meaning no goals were scored against him.
France’s goalkeeper Mike Maignan saved the penalty but was beaten later in the game.
France defender William Saliba was injured and had to leave the game.
Spain’s midfielder Rodri had a strong game, dominating France’s midfield.
Young player Lamine Yamal won the penalty for Spain and had a goal disallowed for offside.
Spain will face England or Argentina in the World Cup final.
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England and Argentina will play in the World Cup semifinals in Atlanta, marking their first meeting in 21 years. Key players for this match include England’s Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane, and Anthony Gordon, and Argentina’s Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martinez, all of whom have been important in their teams' progress.
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England and Argentina face each other in the World Cup semifinals in Atlanta.
This is their first World Cup match against each other in 21 years.
Jude Bellingham has scored 6 goals and assisted once, playing 574 minutes so far.
Harry Kane has also scored 6 goals with 1 assist, playing 627 minutes.
Anthony Gordon has not scored but has provided 3 assists in 327 minutes.
Lionel Messi has scored 8 goals with 2 assists, playing 608 minutes.
Lautaro Martinez scored 2 goals with 1 assist, playing 347 minutes.
These players have been key contributors to their teams reaching the semifinals.
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Spain won 2-0 against France in the World Cup semifinal, reaching their first final since 2010. Mikel Oyarzabal scored a penalty goal, and Pedro Porro added another goal, helping Spain advance to the final to face either Argentina or England.
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The match took place in Arlington, Texas.
Mikel Oyarzabal scored from a penalty kick after a play by teenager Lamine Yamal.
Pedro Porro scored Spain’s second goal.
Spain’s 2-0 win was their first World Cup final appearance since winning in 2010.
France’s Kylian Mbappé and team aimed for a third straight final but will play for third place instead.
Spain’s teenager Lamine Yamal played a key role and nearly scored from an offside call.
Spain will play the final in East Rutherford, New Jersey, against Argentina or England.
France, ranked top by FIFA, lost and will play the third-place match in Miami Gardens, Florida.
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Dallas Cowboys defensive end Charles Snowden will be suspended for the first three games of the 2026 NFL season. Snowden can still play in preseason games, but his suspension starts when the team’s roster is cut to 53 players before the regular season.
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Charles Snowden signed a one-year contract with the Cowboys worth $1.075 million.
He will lose about $189,705 by missing three regular-season games.
Snowden played two seasons with the Las Vegas Raiders, appearing in 31 games and starting 18.
He has 67 tackles, 6 passes defended, 4.5 sacks, and 1 interception in his career.
The suspension does not affect preseason activities like training camp and preseason games.
Cowboys added new players to their defense in the offseason, including Rashan Gary and Malachi Lawrence.
Despite Snowden’s suspension, the Cowboys still have several players to strengthen their pass rush.
The suspension starts when the roster is reduced to 53 players before Week 1.
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Spain won 2-0 against France in the World Cup semifinal held in Arlington, Texas. Spain will play in the final against the winner of the Argentina vs. England match.
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Spain scored their first goal in the 22nd minute with a penalty by Mikel Oyarzabal.
The penalty was given after teenager Lamine Yamal was fouled by France's Lucas Digne.
Spain's second goal was scored by Pedro Porro in the 58th minute.
France is the top-ranked team in FIFA but allowed only three goals so far in the tournament.
Spain has allowed only one goal in the tournament up to this point.
France was trying to reach its third straight World Cup final but lost.
Kylian Mbappé played for France and was tied with Lionel Messi for most goals in this tournament.
The World Cup final will be held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
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Spain defeated France 2-0 at the Dallas Stadium to reach the 2026 World Cup final. Spain scored a penalty in the first half and another goal early in the second half, stopping France from winning the title for the third time.
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Spain beat France with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal (penalty) and Pedro Porro.
The match took place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Spain will face the winner of England vs. Argentina in the final in New Jersey.
France was the tournament favorite, known for a strong attack led by Kylian Mbappé and others.
Spain controlled the midfield, limiting France’s chances throughout the game.
French defender William Saliba left the game injured and was replaced.
Spain had two previous wins against France in competitive matches before this game.
Spain’s goalkeeper, Unai Simon, and defender Dayot Upamecano made key plays to stop French attacks.
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Erling Haaland, a top soccer player for Norway and Manchester City, played in the 2026 FIFA men's World Cup, helping Norway reach the quarterfinals for the first time. After Norway was eliminated by England, Haaland went on holiday in Sicily, where he was seen with singer Jennifer Lopez at a fashion event.
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Norway competed in the men's World Cup for the first time since 1998.
Haaland scored seven goals and helped Norway win its first knockout stage match against Ivory Coast.
Norway reached the quarterfinal for the first time but lost to England in extra time.
Haaland expressed satisfaction with his World Cup experience despite the loss.
Haaland was spotted with Jennifer Lopez at the Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda fashion show in Sicily.
Haaland attended the event with his longtime partner, Isabel Haugseng Johansen.
Manchester City will start preseason friendlies on August 1, with Premier League matches beginning on August 23.
Haaland is the reigning Premier League Golden Boot winner and signed a long-term contract extension with Manchester City in January 2025.
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Florida State University is hiring Tom Herman, a former head football coach, to join their coaching staff. Herman could become the new head coach if they decide to replace current coach Mike Norvell.
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Tom Herman has been head coach at Houston, Texas, and Florida Atlantic universities.
Herman had his best season in 2015 with Houston, winning 13 games and the Peach Bowl.
He also led Texas to a 10-4 record in 2018, including a Sugar Bowl win.
Herman was fired from Texas in 2021 and from Florida Atlantic during his second season.
He worked as an offensive analyst for the Chicago Bears in between coaching jobs.
Mike Norvell has been head coach at Florida State for six seasons with mixed results.
Norvell led Florida State to an undefeated regular season and ACC Championship in 2023 but then had poor seasons afterward.
Florida State may replace Norvell midseason, and Herman’s experience could help maintain team stability.
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USA Basketball is adding two NBA head coaches, Mark Daigneault and JB Bickerstaff, to Erik Spoelstra’s coaching staff. They will assist Spoelstra as the team prepares for World Cup qualifiers and the 2028 Olympics.
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Erik Spoelstra became USA Basketball’s head coach after Steve Kerr led the team to Olympic gold in 2024.
Mark Daigneault (Oklahoma City Thunder) and JB Bickerstaff (Detroit Pistons) are expected to join as assistant coaches.
Both Daigneault and Bickerstaff have never coached the USA national team before.
Gonzaga head coach Mark Few has been an assistant coach with USA Basketball since 2021.
Daigneault’s Thunder team earned the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference last season.
Bickerstaff’s Pistons team earned the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference last season.
USA Basketball will play World Cup qualifying games in August against Chile and Colombia.
The team is preparing for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
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Darryn Peterson was picked second overall by the Utah Jazz in the 2026 NBA Draft. After some games in the Summer League, an NBA scout praised Peterson's skills and said he could set a new standard for top NBA guards, alongside Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards.
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Darryn Peterson was selected as the No. 2 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft by the Utah Jazz.
An NBA scout said Peterson has the most polished offensive skills of any guard drafted in the last 10 years.
The scout believes Peterson and Anthony Edwards could become the new standard for NBA guards.
Peterson scored 26.5 points per game in his first two Summer League games, with strong shooting percentages.
In his Las Vegas Summer League debut, Peterson scored 24 points but had some struggles with shooting and turnovers.
Peterson enjoys playing as the main scorer for the Jazz's Summer League team and feels more confident than he did playing college basketball at Kansas.
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