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Rajoy sparks French immigration debate with 'without Frenchmen'
Filed: Jul 12, 2026 at 11:04 PM ET
Summary: Mariano Rajoy’s remark that the World Cup team was playing 'without Frenchmen' drew criticism from French and Spanish officials.
WHO: Mariano Rajoy; French and Spanish officials
WHAT: Rajoy made a 'without Frenchmen' remark about the World Cup team, prompting criticism from French and Spanish officials.
WHEN: Jul 12, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
WHERE: France
WHY: The criticism followed Rajoy’s 'without Frenchmen' remark about the World Cup team.
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