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The article reports on the World Cup semifinal match between France and Spain, two of the European Union's largest nations, competing for a spot in the final. The game takes place on France's national day (Bastille Day), following celebrations and a military parade in Paris attended by world leaders. In Brussels, the French diplomatic mission is hosting a celebration that doubles as a soccer screening. Politico will be present to cover the event. The outcome will determine whether the French end the day in a frenzy of national pride or are left deflated by Spain's team, La Roja. The result will be known before midnight in Brussels.
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Tonight's semifinal match between France and Spain brings together two of the European Union's largest nations, each vying for a spot in the World Cup final. The game also falls on France's national day, following celebrations and a military parade in Paris attended by world leaders.
In Brussels, the French diplomatic mission is hosting a celebration for the occasion, which will double as a screening of the match. POLITICO will be on hand to provide a snapshot from the event.
Whether les Bleus emerge victorious, sending the French into a frenzy of national pride, or are left deflated by Spain's La Roja will become clear before midnight in Brussels.
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