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Mbappe and Lamal meet again

The France-Spain semi-final provides a sub-plot with Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal on opposing sides. Take a look at their past encounters.

Kylian Mbappé has goal, assist as France beats Morocco 2-0 in World Cup quarterfinals

Kylian Mbappé had a goal and an assist after missing a first-half penalty kick and France beat Morocco 2-0 in the World Cup quarterfinals.

World Cup semifinals: Four previous champions, a bitter rivalry, Mbappé vs Yamal and Messi vs Kane

ATLANTA (AP) — It's a World Cup semifinal lineup for the ages. Four previous champions and the four top-ranking teams in the world. Five of the six top scorers, one GOAT and one of the bitterest rivalries in soccer.

How France brushed aside Morocco at the 2026 World Cup, but with an injury scare for Kylian Mbappe

France brushed Morocco aside with another hugely impressive World Cup performance — but there was concern for Kylian Mbappe after he was forced off late on. Mbappe bounced back from having an early penalty saved to curl France into the lead with a fine finish.

Messi, Argentina outlast Switzerland in extra time to set up World Cup date vs England

Julian Alvarez was the hero for Argentina in a 3-1 win over Switzerland, scoring a long-range goal deep into extra time to send the defending champions to the World Cup semifinals. Argentina was playing with a man advantage after Breel Embolo was sent off in the 72nd minute for a second yellow card but couldn’t find a way through before regulation ended.