The kumite team semi-finals headlined day four of competition in Madrid ©WKF

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France were in impressive form as they reached the women's final ©WKF
France were in impressive form as they reached the women's final ©WKF
The French quartet have the chance to defend the title they claimed in 2016 ©FFK/Twitter
The French quartet have the chance to defend the title they claimed in 2016 ©FFK/Twitter
Japan stand between France and a fourth women's team kumite title ©WKF
Japan stand between France and a fourth women's team kumite title ©WKF
The men's event also provided thrilling action on day four ©WKF
The men's event also provided thrilling action on day four ©WKF
Turkey beat Azerbaijan to reach the men's final ©Twitter
Turkey beat Azerbaijan to reach the men's final ©Twitter
Japan denied Spain the chance to compete for another gold medal on home soil ©WKF
Japan denied Spain the chance to compete for another gold medal on home soil ©WKF
Spain will instead battle for bronze on the last day of the Championships in Madrid ©WKF
Spain will instead battle for bronze on the last day of the Championships in Madrid ©WKF
Iran were made to work hard for their place in the final ©WKF
Iran were made to work hard for their place in the final ©WKF
Azerbaijan's Rafael Aghayev, right, will not be leaving the Spanish capital with a gold medal ©WKF
Azerbaijan's Rafael Aghayev, right, will not be leaving the Spanish capital with a gold medal ©WKF