France faces Spain while Argentina meets England in World Cup semis
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 8:47 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
The World Cup semifinals feature France taking on Spain and Argentina against England. This tournament marks a historical moment as the top four FIFA-ranked teams reach the semifinals, a first since the ranking's inception in 1992. Additionally, all four semifinalists have previously won the World Cup, adding to the significance of these matchups. England and Spain each have one title, while France holds two and Argentina three. Anticipation builds as fans look forward to these elite clashes.
- •France faces Spain in one semifinal match.
- •Argentina competes against England in the other semifinal.
- •Top four FIFA-ranked teams reached the semifinals.
- •First time all semifinalists are former World Cup champions.
- •England has one title; Spain has one; France two; Argentina three.
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