Argentina, England, France and Spain reach World Cup semifinals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 4:44 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
The 2026 World Cup semifinals feature Argentina, England, France, and Spain, the four top-ranked teams by FIFA. Each has shown formidable performances leading to this stage, with France and Spain set to clash and Argentina facing England. Star players, including Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé, continue to shine as both teams pursue glory. The semifinals will see England attempting to end a 60-year World Cup drought, while Argentina aims to defend its title against formidable competition.
- •Argentina and England face off in one semifinal, France and Spain in the other.
- •Lionel Messi leads Argentina's attack, seeking another Golden Boot.
- •Kylian Mbappé and Harry Kane also challenge for top scoring honors.
- •Spain aims to build on its knockout stage success since 2010.
- •The semifinals follow knockout round matches involving multiple comebacks.
- 4:47 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup semifinal rankings: Why France, Spain, England, and Argentina will (and won't) win 2026 FIFA title
- 4:44 AMYahoo Sports — The 2026 World Cup has produced a dream semifinal field in Argentina, England, France and Spain
- 4:44 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 World Cup produces dream semifinal field in Argentina, England, France and Spain
"48 teams entered the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and only four remain as the tournament has been whittled down to the semifinals. Here are reasons why each team will or won't win the title, and a superlative for each one.
"The four semifinalists are the four teams atop FIFA's world rankings.
"The four semifinalists are the four teams atop FIFA's world rankings.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 4:47 AMWorld Cup semifinal rankings: Why France, Spain, England, and Argentina will (and won't) win 2026 FIFA title
48 teams entered the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and only four remain as the tournament has been whittled down to the semifinals. Here are reasons why each team will or won't win the title, and a superlative for each one.
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 4:44 AMThe 2026 World Cup has produced a dream semifinal field in Argentina, England, France and Spain
The four semifinalists are the four teams atop FIFA's world rankings.
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 4:44 AM2026 World Cup produces dream semifinal field in Argentina, England, France and Spain
The four semifinalists are the four teams atop FIFA's world rankings.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- Champions League•Jul 13, 2026, 7:20 AMJose Mourinho to assess Real Madrid wonderkid in pre-season before making squad decision
- FIFA World Cup•Jul 13, 2026, 7:00 AMJose Mourinho handpicks Real Madrid academy talents for crucial pre-season test – report
- LaLiga•Jul 13, 2026, 6:50 AM🗞️ Just one day to go: France-Spain, all-out showdown on Monday's back pages
- EPL•Jul 13, 2026, 6:40 AMSeveral Premier League clubs interested in exit-linked Real Madrid star – Romano
- Champions League•Jul 13, 2026, 6:40 AMRichard Hughes has the chance to give Liverpool the perfect parting gift
- FIFA World Cup•Jul 13, 2026, 6:20 AMReal Madrid working on a third contract renewal beyond Vinicius Jr. and Tchouameni – Romano
