France and Spain are already in the semifinals of the World Cup 2026. Mbappé was decisive with a goal against Morocco; Cucurella started in the victory against Belgium. Bellingham faces Norway in the quarter-finals.
The World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada is approaching its final stages with seven Real Madrid players still in contention. France, with Mbappé, Konaté, and Tchouameni, and Spain, with Cucurella, are already in the semifinals. Bellingham is seeking a place with England against Norway this Wednesday.
France defeats Morocco with a goal from Mbappé
The French national team won 2-0 against Morocco in the quarter-finals held on July 9. Kylian Mbappé was the MVP of the match, scoring the first goal and leading the French attack. Konaté and Tchouameni did not play any minutes in this match.
France will face Spain in the semifinals next Tuesday, July 14 at 22:00. The match will be broadcast on La1 and Dazn. It will be a Madridista duel: Mbappé and company against Cucurella, who has started in all of Spain's matches.
Spain overcomes Belgium and dreams of the title
The Spanish national team secured its place in the semifinals after defeating Belgium 2-1 in Los Angeles. Marc Cucurella was a starter and played the full 90 minutes, establishing himself as a key player in Luis de la Fuente's scheme.
Spain arrives at this stage after an almost perfect run: they won their group with a full set of victories (against Cape Verde, Saudi Arabia, and Uruguay), overcame Austria in the round of 16, and Portugal in the quarter-finals. Cucurella provided two assists in the match against Austria.
Bellingham, the last Madridista in contention
Jude Bellingham is fighting for a place in the semifinals with England against Norway this Wednesday. The midfielder has been a starter in all of the 'Three Lions' matches and is one of the team's major offensive hopes.
If England wins, they would face the winner of the match between Argentina and the Netherlands. For Madrid fans, the tie has an extra incentive: if they win, Bellingham could meet Spain or France in the final.
Madrid fans can follow the matches live on La1 and stream them on Dazn. The semifinals will take place on Tuesday, July 14, and Wednesday, July 15, with the final on July 19.
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