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France Eliminated From World Cup After Two-Nil Defeat Against Spain

France’s national team lost two-nil to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal in Dallas, ending hopes of reaching a third consecutive World Cup final. Spain’s defense prevented France from recovering during the match.
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