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Spain shuts down France and Kylian Mbappé, advances to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory

France slump to a 2-0 defeat in Didier Deschamps' final game as manager

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Same story. Different framing. Left, center, and right outlets are covering the same event. Here’s how each side worded it.

DIFFERENT SPIN

HOW EACH SIDE WORDED IT

Left-leaningMorning Mail: what worries young people most, PM unveils AI plan, Spain into World Cup finalGuardian AustraliaMixed
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Right-leaningFox forced to bleep Kylian Mbappe interview after France’s World Cup semi-final defeat to SpainThe Sun (US)Mixed
Center baseline · WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville)HighSpain shuts down France and Kylian Mbappé, advances to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory

As of July 14, 2026 at 11:43 PM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.

What happened Spain will face either defending champion Argentina or England on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey. They face each other on Wednesday in Atlanta.
The headline split The left frames it as "Morning Mail: what worries young people most, PM unveils AI plan, Spain into World Cup fi...". The right frames it as "Fox forced to bleep Kylian Mbappe interview after France’s World Cup semi-final defeat to...".
Match confidence High confidence. 60 sources checked, Left/Center/Right all represented. Best read as a clear framing signal — not a fact-check.
Same-event confidenceHigh

60 sources across Left, Center, and Right all describe the same event.

Framing confidenceStrong

94/99 — headlines create a clearly different first impression.

WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED

Left / center-leftSpain knock out woeful France to set up World Cup final vs England or Argentina

iNews (UK) · Center-left · News report

CenterSpain shuts down France and Kylian Mbappé, advances to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory

WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville) · Center · News report

Right / center-rightFox forced to bleep Kylian Mbappe interview after France’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain

The Sun (US) · Right · News report

SEE THE HEADLINES

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iNews (UK)News report · Jul 14, 9:00 PM

Spain knock out woeful France to set up World Cup final vs England or Argentina

France slump to a 2-0 defeat in Didier Deschamps' final game as manager

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Metro UKNews report · Jul 14, 11:43 PM

William Saliba injury latest as Arsenal star is forced off in France World Cup defeat to Spain

William Saliba was forced off with a back injury in France’s 2-0 defeat to Spain (AFP via Getty) Arsenal centre-back William Saliba was forced off with a back injury during the first half o...

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The Sun (US)News report · Jul 14, 11:19 PM

Fox forced to bleep Kylian Mbappe interview after France’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain

FOX SPORTS bleeped Kylian Mbappe's interview as he apologised BEFORE swearing. The gutted France captain, 27, suffered World Cup semi-final heartbreak as his side lost 2-0 to Spain in Dalla...

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WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville)News report · Jul 14, 11:10 PM

Spain shuts down France and Kylian Mbappé, advances to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory

Spain will face either defending champion Argentina or England on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey. They face each other on Wednesday in Atlanta.

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WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)News report · Jul 14, 11:10 PM

Spain shuts down France and Kylian Mbappé, advances to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory

Spain will face either defending champion Argentina or England on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey. They face each other on Wednesday in Atlanta.

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KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)News report · Jul 14, 11:10 PM

Spain shuts down France and Kylian Mbappé, advances to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory

Spain will face either defending champion Argentina or England on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey. They face each other on Wednesday in Atlanta.

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WGAL Susquehanna / KOAT7 (Hearst, Albuquerque)News report · Jul 14, 11:10 PM

Spain shuts down France and Kylian Mbappé, advances to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory

Spain will face either defending champion Argentina or England on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey. They face each other on Wednesday in Atlanta.

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WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville)News report · Jul 14, 11:10 PM

Spain shuts down France and Kylian Mbappé, advances to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory

Spain will face either defending champion Argentina or England on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey. They face each other on Wednesday in Atlanta.

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CNA SingaporeNews report · Jul 14, 11:08 PM

De la Fuente says Spain have recaptured 2010 spirit after France masterclass

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Philadelphia InquirerNews report · Jul 14, 11:04 PM

Spain shuts down France and Kylian Mbappé, advances to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory

Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot after a heady play by teenager Lamine Yamal, Pedro Porro added another goal and Spain advanced to its first World Cup final since winning in 201...

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Washington's Top News (WTOP)News report · Jul 14, 11:04 PM

Spain shuts down France and Kylian Mbappé, advances to the World Cup final with a 2-0 victory

Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot after a heady play by teenager Lamine Yamal, Pedro Porro added another goal and Spain advanced to its first World Cup final since winning in 201...

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Japan TimesNews report · Jul 14, 10:47 PM

Majestic Spain stun France to reach World Cup final

World Cup winners in 2010, Spain will now face either Argentina or England in Sunday's final in New Jersey.

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France 24News report · Jul 14, 10:46 PM

France's World Cup dream extinguished in chastening semi-final loss to Spain

Didier Deschamps' France were hot favourites to lift the famous golden trophy after a string of breathtaking attacking displays at the World Cup. But they met their match in the semi-finals...

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The Mirror UKNews report · Jul 14, 10:32 PM

'England vs Argentina has never been just another World Cup match - history runs too deep'

'Police in Atlanta will be watching closely amid fears a minority of supporters could let the occasion boil over. England's players have worked too hard to reach another semi-final to be ov...

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OregonianNews report · Jul 14, 10:30 PM

Spain tops France 2-0, moves within one win of World Cup title

Spain, which will play in the final for only the second time, will face either defending champion Argentina or England.

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UPIWire story · Jul 14, 10:28 PM

Spain shuts out World Cup favorite France, advances to finale

Spain defenders made France's previously potent attack appear pedestrian, shutting out the World Cup favorites Tuesday to advance to the 2026 finale.

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The IndependentNews report · Jul 14, 10:18 PM

Gibraltar ushers in a new era as British territory's border fence with Spain is removed

The fence separating Gibraltar from Spain has been dismantled, easing travel for thousands who cross daily

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The Seattle TimesNews report · Jul 14, 10:16 PM

Gibraltar ushers in a new era as British territory’s border fence with Spain is removed

The fence separating Gibraltar from Spain has been dismantled, easing travel for thousands who cross daily.

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The Washington TimesNews report · Jul 14, 10:15 PM

Gibraltar ushers in a new era as British territory's border fence with Spain is removed

Thousands of people who travel every day between the southern tip of Spain and the British territory of Gibraltar will no longer have to cross a physical border beginning Wednesday.

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Daily MailNews report · Jul 14, 10:10 PM

Timothee Chalamet seen chatting with David Beckham at France-Spain World Cup game in Texas... before meeting Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders

The Hollywood star headed to AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, to support France as they locked horns with the reigning European champions for a place in Sunday's final.

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Vanguard (Nigeria)News report · Jul 14, 10:05 PM

‘We stayed faithful to our idea’ – De la Fuente on Spain reaching World Cup final

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente saluted his players as the "best team in the world" on Tuesday after a stunning 2-0 World Cup semi-final upset of France.

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The HinduNews report · Jul 14, 10:04 PM

France vs Spain, World Cup semifinal: Oyarzabal, Porro score as Spain nullifies French attack to reach final

France managed only two shots on target as Spain, chasing a second World Cup title, suffocated them

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Fort Worth ReportNews report · Jul 14, 10:00 PM

Semifinal photos capture last World Cup moments in Arlington

Spain’s 2-0 win over France represented the final 2026 FIFA World Cup match at Dallas Stadium.

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The ScotsmanNews report · Jul 14, 9:58 PM

I was there in Saint-Etienne and Sapporo: Why England v Argentina remains ultimate World Cup rivalry

​England and Argentina have delivered riveting affairs – and plenty of antipathy

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Pittsburgh Tribune ReviewNews report · Jul 14, 9:50 PM

Lionel Messi, Jude Bellingham collide in World Cup semifinal between Argentina, England

ATLANTA — It’s England vs. Argentina in the World Cup semifinals. It’s also Lionel Messi vs. Jude Bellingham.

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The Sun UKNews report · Jul 14, 9:49 PM

Three England matchday freebies to bag ahead of World Cup semi-final clash

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THE nation is getting ready for tonight’s big match with most of us ready to cheer on England. But whatever your loyalties, you can mark the occasion with a few freebies. Here’s what is on...

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The Columbian (Vancouver WA)News report · Jul 14, 9:46 PM

Spain shuts down France 2-0, advances to World Cup final

Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot, Pedro Porro added another goal and Spain advanced to its first World Cup final since winning in 2010 with a 2-0 victory over France on Tuesday.

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The Journal (Ireland)News report · Jul 14, 9:44 PM

Spain eliminate World Cup favourites France to reach first final since 2010

Didier Deschamps’ hopes of a third successive final were dashed by a disappointing display.

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CBS News WorldNews report · Jul 14, 9:40 PM

Spain reaches World Cup final with dominant 2-0 win over France

In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final​.

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Al Jazeera EnglishNews report · Jul 14, 9:39 PM

Spain deliver masterclass to beat France 2-0 and reach World Cup final

European champions Spain beat France with controlled display to book final against Argentina or England.

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The TelegraphNews report · Jul 14, 9:38 PM

France out with a whimper as Spain play the beautiful game

France out with a whimper as Spain play the beautiful game

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WDAF FOX4 (Nexstar, Kansas City)News report · Jul 14, 9:36 PM

Spain shuts down Mbappé, controls France to reach the World Cup final

Spain is heading to the World Cup final after a composed performance against a star-studded France National Team.

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Bangkok PostNews report · Jul 14, 9:36 PM

Spain blanks favoured France to advance to World Cup final

Spain is ​headed back to ⁠the World ⁠Cup final for the ​second time after denying France a third straight appearance following a 2-0 victory in ​a semifinal in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday.

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ABC NewsNews report · Jul 14, 9:35 PM

WATCH: Spain, France, Argentina and England eyeing 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy

ESPN's F-C host Dan Thomas breaks down what fans can expect as the tournament reaches its final matches.

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Guardian AustraliaNews report · Jul 14, 9:35 PM

Morning Mail: what worries young people most, PM unveils AI plan, Spain into World Cup final

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Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Morning Mail here, and finish your day with our Afternoon Update newsletter Morning everyone. Young Australians are even more w...

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Irish TimesNews report · Jul 14, 9:32 PM

Spain outplay favourites France to make World Cup final

Oyarzabal and Porro scored as Spain toyed and frustrated France and struck two goals with cold ruthlessness

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Manila BulletinNews report · Jul 14, 9:31 PM

Spain shuts down France and Kylian Mbappe, advances to World Cup final

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the penalty spot after a heady play by teenager Lamine Yamal, Pedro Porro added another goal and Spain advanced to its first World Cup fi...

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LAistNews report · Jul 14, 9:30 PM

Spain sparkles to shock France 2-0 and advance to the World Cup final

Spain is back in the World Cup final for the first time since 2010. France had hoped to reach the final for the third straight tournament.

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PBS NewsHourNews report · Jul 14, 9:27 PM

Spain scores 2-0 win over France, advancing to World Cup final

Spain will face either defending champion Argentina or England on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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Le Monde EnglishNews report · Jul 14, 9:25 PM

Spain stun France to reach World Cup 2026 final

France had entered the showdown as the overwhelming favorites for the tournament after a dazzling, goal-laden run to the semi-finals but failed to score in the 2-0 match on Tuesday. Spain w...

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CenterMostly Factual
Premium Times NigeriaNews report · Jul 14, 9:21 PM

World Cup: Spain beat France to reach first final in 16 years

The reigning European champions will now face either defending champions Argentina or England in Sunday's final

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The Sydney Morning HeraldNews report · Jul 14, 9:20 PM

Madonna will light up the World Cup final. But FIFA is breaking rules for the show

Half-time at the World Cup final will boast a host of stars and could last up to half an hour thanks to FIFA’s controversial Super Bowl-style interval.

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The Age (Australia)News report · Jul 14, 9:20 PM

Madonna will light up the World Cup final. But FIFA is breaking rules for the show

Half-time at the World Cup final will boast a host of stars and could last up to half an hour thanks to FIFA’s controversial Super Bowl-style interval.

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Fox NewsNews report · Jul 14, 9:20 PM

Spain advances to second-ever World Cup Final after dominating France in semifinal match

Spain recorded a historic sixth shutout of the World Cup, as France failed to score for the first time, falling 2-0 in the semifinal.

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EuronewsNews report · Jul 14, 9:18 PM

Spain spoil Bastille Day party by beating France 2-0 to reach World Cup final

Spain beat France 2-0 with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro and will contest the World Cup final against the winner of England v Argentina.

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India TodayNews report · Jul 14, 9:17 PM

Spain strip Mbappe-led France of their aura to reach World Cup final

Spain strip Mbappeled France of their aura to reach World Cup final

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Irish IndependentNews report · Jul 14, 9:16 PM

World Cup 2026 Day 34: Spain into the final for first time since 2010 after seeing off an off-colour France

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RTE News (Ireland)News report · Jul 14, 9:15 PM

Spain dismantle disjointed France to cruise into final

Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro fired ruthless Spain into the World Cup final as France's quest for glory fell apart in Dallas.

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The Local (Europe)News report · Jul 14, 9:11 PM

Majestic Spain stun France to reach World Cup final

Spain stunned tournament favourites France 2-0 to reach the World Cup final on Tuesday, producing a tactical masterpiece to shatter Les Bleus' dreams of winning the title for the third time.

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News Channel 4 (KFOR.com)Analysis · Jul 14, 9:10 PM

World Cup 2026: Spain makes final, what to know for England-Argentina

World Cup 2026: Spain makes final, what to know for England-Argentina

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KING5 (Tegna, Seattle)News report · Jul 14, 9:08 PM

When is the World Cup final? Spain seals its spot after 2-0 win

Spain will face the winner of Wednesday's semifinal match featuring defending champions Argentina and England.

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WUSA9 (Tegna, Washington DC)News report · Jul 14, 9:08 PM

When is the World Cup final? Spain seals its spot after 2-0 win

Spain will face the winner of Wednesday's semifinal match featuring defending champions Argentina and England.

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Stuff (New Zealand)News report · Jul 14, 9:07 PM

Watch: Spain dominate underwhelming France to book World Cup final spot

Goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro returned Spain to the decider for the first time since their triumph in 2010.

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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Jul 14, 9:03 PM

Spain advances to World Cup final with 2-0 win over France

Spain will face either defending champion Argentina or England on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey. They face each other on Wednesday in Atlanta.

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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Jul 14, 9:03 PM

Spain advances to World Cup final with 2-0 win over France

Spain will face either defending champion Argentina or England on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey. They face each other on Wednesday in Atlanta.

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WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH)News report · Jul 14, 9:03 PM

Spain advances to World Cup final with 2-0 win over France

Spain will face either defending champion Argentina or England on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey. They face each other on Wednesday in Atlanta.

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KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst)News report · Jul 14, 9:03 PM

Spain advances to World Cup final with 2-0 win over France

Spain will face either defending champion Argentina or England on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey. They face each other on Wednesday in Atlanta.

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WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst)News report · Jul 14, 9:03 PM

Spain advances to World Cup final with 2-0 win over France

Spain will face either defending champion Argentina or England on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey. They face each other on Wednesday in Atlanta.

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The Indian ExpressNews report · Jul 14, 8:59 PM

Oyarzabal, Porro score as Spain beat France 2-0, book spot in World Cup final

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NPRNews report · Jul 14, 8:59 PM

Spain sparkles to shock France 2-0 and advance to the World Cup final

Spain is back in the men's World Cup final for the first time since 2010. That's also when Spain won its only World Cup title. France had hoped to reach the final for the third straight tou...

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Details94/99 Wording Gap · High confidence · 60 sources
94/99 Wording GapHigh confidence60 sources · 3 bias bucketsStable · 60 sources · all three buckets · comparable news formatFormats: News report, Wire story, Analysis

SOURCE MAP CHANGES

Jul 14, 8:59 PM: NPR joined the source map.

Jul 14, 8:59 PM: The Indian Express joined the source map.

Jul 14, 9:00 PM: iNews (UK) joined the source map.

Jul 14, 9:03 PM: WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) joined the source map.

Now: Wording Gap is 94/99 and story health is stable · 60 sources · all three buckets · comparable news format.