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Hosts discuss the highly anticipated FIFA World Cup semifinal clash between France and Spain, set to take place today in Dallas. Sports and entertainment reporter Mike Gunzelman analyzes the intense matchup, noting Spain’s strong defense against Kylian Mbappé. He also reflects on the tournament’s massive success and growing soccer fandom in the US

Didier Deschamps’ preferred attacking quartet is Kylian Mbappe (eight goals in this tournament), Ousmane Dembele (the reigning world footballer of the year), Michael Olise (one of the standout players at this World Cup) and Desire Doue (scored twice in the 2025 Champions League final). 

France Leads with Spain, Germany, Greece and Others to Drive Travel Spending Revenue Growth Despite Inflation and Shifting Trends with Culinary Experiences, Luxury Retail and High-Speed Rail Travel – Travel And Tour World

Brian Kilmeade presents data on the World Cup boom, showcasing record viewership and significant economic surges in host cities. Alan Rothenberg, founder of Major League Soccer, emphasizes the tournament’s success and the emerging young talent in U.S. Soccer. Rothenberg believes this momentum will inspire a new generation of players, solidifying the sport’s growth and competitive…

France has announced it is now testing its A400M military transports to fight fires in the south of France, while Spain has announced it will do the same and may yet conduct tests before the fire season is out

Story by Paul CarrContributing writer Mon, July 13, 2026 at 4:00 AM UTC·5 min read

Forty-eight teams started these World Cup finals a month ago — now only seven remain

There’s only one game today, but it’s a big one. France and Morocco renew their World Cup rivalry in the opening game of the quarterfinals, four years after they met in the semifinals. France has played five games this tournament — and won all five. It seems destined to reach its third consecutive World Cup…

France take on Morocco today in a mouthwatering clash as the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals get under way

The 2026 World Cup quarterfinals begin with a titanic rematch of one of the 2022 semifinals when Kylian Mbappe and France take on Achraf Hakimi and Morocco on Thursday. Morocco’s surprise run in Qatar was ended by France, but Morocco returned to this year’s tournament as one of the strongest teams in the field. Can…