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Top four FIFA ranked teams reach World Cup semi-finals together

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 4:26 AM

Last updated Jul 12, 2026

Top four FIFA ranked teams reach World Cup semi-finals together
Summary

For the first time in World Cup history, the top four ranked teams in FIFA — Spain, Argentina, France, and England — have advanced to the semi-finals. This follows a change in FIFA's draw process for the 2026 World Cup that ensured top teams could not meet before these crucial matches. Each team successfully won their group, leading to separate brackets. The semi-finals feature France against Spain on Tuesday, and England facing Argentina on Wednesday.

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By the Numbers
  • •Spain, Argentina, France, and England are the top four FIFA teams.
  • •Each team won their group to reach the semi-finals.
  • •FIFA's draw ensured no top teams could meet earlier.
  • •Semi-finals scheduled: France v Spain and England v Argentina.
  • •The draw process was changed for the expanded 48-team tournament.
Latest Updates
  • 4:26 AMYahoo Sports — Top four ranked teams make semi-finals for first time
  • 4:26 AMBBC Football — Top four ranked teams make semi-finals for first time
What they're saying
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For the first time since there have been Fifa rankings the top four ranked teams have made the semi-final of the World Cup.

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For the first time since there have been Fifa rankings the top four ranked teams have made the semi-final of the World Cup.

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