First-Ever All Top-4 World Cup Semifinal Field Set For This Week
France, Spain, Argentina and England became the first all top-four semifinal field in World Cup history, setting up two matches that decide the final berth.
- For the first time in history, the four highest-ranked teams—France, Spain, Argentina, and England—have reached the World Cup semifinals, setting up matchups to determine who plays for the title in New Jersey on July 19.
- FIFA's official rankings ensured these top four nations were positioned to avoid each other until this stage, confirming the tournament's traditional powers reasserted dominance after group-stage upsets eliminated co-hosts Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
- Tuesday in Dallas, France meets Spain, while England faces Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday; both semifinals face uncertainty as teams manage lingering injuries to Aurelien Tchouameni and Reece James.
- Individual stakes remain high, with Kylian Mbappe favored for the Golden Boot and Golden Ball, while 39-year-old Lionel Messi chases a second title as captain and England hopes to erase 60 years of heartbreak.
- Defending champion Argentina enters the match after three consecutive knockout games requiring extra time or late goals, while Spain relies on a possession-based approach reminiscent of their 2010 title run, conceding only one goal.
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For the first time, the top four of the rankings face the semi-finals. Here comes the classic England-Argentina and a lot of title at stake. France and Spain also promise to warm up the race at the end.
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