Marc Cucurella shines as Spain advances in World Cup semifinals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 6:20 AM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
Spain defeated France in the FIFA World Cup semifinal, showcasing a dominant performance. Marc Cucurella, who recently signed with Real Madrid, demonstrated his defensive prowess throughout the knockout stage, not having been dribbled past. His contributions included critical assists in prior matches against Austria and strong matchups against notable opponents like Michael Olise and Rayan Cherki. Spain's impressive showing solidifies their status as contenders for the title.
- •Spain eliminates France from the World Cup semifinals
- •Cucurella signed with Real Madrid just before the tournament
- •He has not been dribbled past in knockout rounds
- •Cucurella contributed two assists in the Round of 32
- •Spain advances, continuing their quest for the World Cup title
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"Spain absolutely dominated and dumped France out of the FIFA World Cup last night in the semifinal of the competition.While many called La Roja favourites ahead of the entire event, their performances...
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