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France, Spain, Argentina and England enter World Cup semifinals

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 1:11 AM

Last updated Jul 14, 2026

France, Spain, Argentina and England enter World Cup semifinals

Summary

France will face Spain and Argentina will take on England in the World Cup semifinals on July 14 and 15. All four teams are previous champions, marking the first time since 1990 that the final four includes only former winners. France and Spain have a recent history of competitive matches, including a high-scoring Nations League semifinal last summer. The tournament has seen unexpected exits from teams like Brazil and Germany, with France and Spain both maintaining strong records in the tournament.

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By the Numbers

•Semifinals: France vs. Spain on July 14, Argentina vs. England on July 15
•Previous champions include all four semifinalist teams
•France aims for a third consecutive semifinal appearance
•Spain remains undefeated in 36 matches over 28 months
•Winners to meet in the final on July 16

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1:11 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup 2026: After 100 matches, the semifinals belong to soccer's heavyweights

What they're saying

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France, Spain, Argentina and England are the last teams standing — and with little separating the four former champions, “it’s all very tight.”
— Yahoo Sportsby Steven Goff

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