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World Cup semi-finals feature England, Argentina, France, and Spain

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 8:31 PM

Last updated Jul 12, 2026

World Cup semi-finals feature England, Argentina, France, and Spain

Summary

The World Cup semi-finals are set to feature England, Argentina, France, and Spain after a thrilling tournament. Julian Alvarez's impressive goal against Switzerland fueled Argentina's journey to the last four. This marks the first time since 1990 that all four semi-finalists are previous World Cup winners. Anticipation builds for the matchups, particularly between Spain and France, and the poignant clash of England versus Argentina, which recalls memories from the storied 1986 quarter-final. Matches are scheduled to unfold in the following days, promising intense competition and high stakes.

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By the Numbers

•Argentina reached the semi-finals with a goal from Julian Alvarez
•The four semi-finalists are all previous World Cup champions
•This is the first time since 1990 that the top four seeds reached this stage
•Spain faces France, while England meets Argentina in the semi-finals
•The matches are expected to draw significant global attention

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8:31 PMYahoo Sports — Why blockbuster World Cup semi-finals could be the best in history

What they're saying

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WORLD CUP 2026: Packed with individual and collective quality, Spain, France, England and Argentina are a fabulous and fitting final four, Miguel Delaney writes – and could take this tournament to new heights
— Yahoo Sports

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