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Konate insists France ready for Spain FIFA World Cup semi-final showdown 'without fear'

France defender Ibrahima Konate has insisted his side will head into Tuesday's 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final against Spain with confidence, while fully respecting the quality of their opponents.

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Yamal targeting birthday delight in France semifinal

The first 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final between Spain and France pits two of the world’s most exciting talents against each other, Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappe, but there’s added motivation for the teenager.

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Kylian Mbappe urges France to stay focused after World Cup semi-final progress

France captain Kylian Mbappe has warned his team not to get carried away after their 2-0 victory over Morocco booked a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals.

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Deschamps hails Mbappe firepower as France close in on World Cup final

France coach Didier Deschamps has praised Kylian Mbappe after the striker scored his eighth goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to help Les Bleus secure a place in the semi-finals with a 2-0 victory over Morocco.

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Mohamed Ouahbi admits France deserved victory after Morocco World Cup exit

Morocco coach Mohamed Ouahbi has admitted France deserved their 2-0 victory after his side's FIFA World Cup dream ended in the quarter-finals on Thursday.

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Mbappe and Dembele fire France past Morocco and into World Cup semi-finals

France reached the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 win over Morocco in Foxborough as Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele scored to keep Les Bleus on course for a third straight World Cup final.

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