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The Messi Effect | BONUS | Tuesday, July 14, 2026 France eliminated — Spain 2-0 in semifinal shocker at AT&T Stadium. Oyarzabal 22' PEN, Porro 58'. Tactical breakdown: Spain's midfield trio Ruiz/Rodri/Pedri dominated possession; France's counterattack never got going; Mbappe isolated and frustrated, yellow card 86'. Spain advance to World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium Sunday. France's tournament favorites tag ends in bitter disappointment.
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