Six Serie A players advance to World Cup semi-finals

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Last updated Jul 12, 2026

Six Serie A players advance to World Cup semi-finals
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The quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup concluded with six Serie A players advancing to the semi-finals. France defeated Morocco 2-0, while Spain edged past Belgium 2-1. In other matches, England overcame Norway 2-1 after extra time and Argentina triumphed over Switzerland 3-1. The semi-finals will feature four French players, including Mike Maignan and Adrien Rabiot, and two Argentine players, Lautaro Martinez and Nico Paz.

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  • France eliminated Morocco 2-0; Spain beat Belgium 2-1.
  • England overcame Norway 2-1 in extra-time.
  • Argentina won 3-1 against Switzerland.
  • Four French players and two Argentine players from Serie A advance.
  • Semi-finals feature matches between France and Spain.
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The quarter-final stage of the 2026 World Cup is complete, and a total of six Serie A players will be progressing through to the tournament’s semi-finals, which will kick off with France vs. Spain o...

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