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France and Spain face off in costliest World Cup semi-final

The upcoming World Cup semi-final between France and Spain in Texas is officially the most expensive match in the tournament's history by total squad market value.

By 14 Jul 2026 · 11:00 CET Updated 14 Jul 2026 · 11:00 CET

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According to Euronews, the footballing encounter is set to become the costliest semi-final ever staged at a World Cup. Analysis of the two national teams reveals a combined market value of $3.2 billion, approximately €2.8 billion.

The match is scheduled to take place on Tuesday in Texas, positioning the contest as both a significant sporting event and a record-breaking economic milestone for the competition.

Source: Euronews. Read the original report ↗

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