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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

Argentina, England, France and Spain reach World Cup semifinals

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•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.

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What they're saying

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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.
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