France faces Spain in World Cup semifinal, heads to third place match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
France was eliminated from championship contention after a loss to Spain in the World Cup semifinals on July 14. Spain scored twice, shutting out France for the first time this tournament. Despite the defeat, France will compete in a third place match on July 18 against the loser of the semifinal between England and Argentina.
- •France loses to Spain in the World Cup semifinals.
- •Spain scores early and late in the match.
- •France will play in the third place match on July 18.
- •Opponent will be the loser of England vs. Argentina.
- •France has finished third in previous World Cups in 1958 and 1986.
- 10:01 PMYahoo Sports — Is France out of the World Cup? What's next for Les Bleus after semifinal loss to Spain
- 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Is France out of World Cup after Spain loss? Why it's not done yet
"France was eliminated from World Cup championship contention by losing to Spain, but it has one more match to play in the tournament.
"France still has one more match ahead after losing to Spain in the World Cup semifinals.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 14, 2026, 10:01 PMIs France out of the World Cup? What's next for Les Bleus after semifinal loss to Spain
France still has one more match ahead after losing to Spain in the World Cup semifinals.
- Yahoo SportsJul 14, 2026, 9:00 PMIs France out of World Cup after Spain loss? Why it's not done yet
France was eliminated from World Cup championship contention by losing to Spain, but it has one more match to play in the tournament.
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