Overview
- In the first semifinal on Tuesday, Spain led France 1–0 at halftime after Mikel Oyarzabal converted a 22nd‑minute penalty.
- German viewers can watch both semifinals live on free‑to‑air TV through ARD and ZDF and via streaming partners MagentaTV and Joyn.
- US striker Folarin Balogun said President Donald Trump’s phone call with FIFA president Gianni Infantino and FIFA’s subsequent suspension of his red‑card ban created ‘nervousness’ in the US squad and prompted political calls for explanation.
- FIFA’s announcement that Louis Vuitton will present the official trophy case drew sharp criticism online and in the press over the tournament’s commercial ties.
- Tournament preparations have been disrupted by reports that referees François Letexier and Clément Turpin were withdrawn from duties for neutrality reasons and by a developing report that Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong may have suffered a serious knee injury that could sideline him for months pending final medical confirmation.