FIFA WORLD CUP

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Spain put on football masterclass to beat France and reach FIFA World Cup final

Spain reached their first FIFA World Cup final in 16 years after putting on a football masterclass to convincingly beat France 2-0 at the Dallas Stadium.

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Bayern Munich star Dayot Upamecano wanted to face Germany at FIFA World Cup

Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano is focusing on France's FIFA World Cup semi-final against Spain as he continues to enjoy his side's dominant run through the tournament.

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Thibaut Courtois opens door to Belgium stay but wants Nations League break

Thibaut Courtois has revealed he is prepared to continue playing for Belgium but wants to take a break from international duty during the upcoming UEFA Nations League campaign to focus on his fitness.

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'Every nation should be allowed to dream' - Infantino eyes future 64-team FIFA World Cup

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that the possibility of expanding the FIFA World Cup to 64 teams will be discussed after the 2026 tournament, although no decision has been made.

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Argentina outlast 10-man Switzerland in FIFA World Cup extra-time thriller

Argentina left it late, but finally booked a FIFA World Cup semifinal date with England after a 3-1 victory in extra time over a spirited Switzerland in Kansas City on Saturday night.

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Tuchel credits Kane and Bellingham’s overseas careers for raising England’s game

England national team head coach Thomas Tuchel says that when two of their leading players - captain Harry Kane and top midfielder Jude Bellingham moved away from the English Premier League and joined big clubs like Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, it helped shape their mentality.

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