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The FIFA World Cup 2026<\/strong> has reached its semi-final stage, with only four teams remaining in the race for football\u2019s biggest prize. Two blockbuster encounters await fans as Spain take on France, while England prepare for another historic showdown against defending champions Argentina.<\/p>\n

Confident Spain Ready to Challenge In-Form France<\/h2>\n

Spain may not have looked dominant in every match throughout the tournament, but La Furia Roja head into the semi-finals full of confidence. Luis de la Fuente\u2019s side will also take encouragement from their recent record against France, having won both their UEFA EURO 2024 and UEFA Nations League meetings.<\/p>\n

However, Didier Deschamps\u2019 men are a different proposition at this World Cup. France<\/strong> have produced another impressive campaign and continue to demonstrate the experience and consistency that have made them one of the tournament favourites.<\/p>\n

Although Spain edged both of their recent encounters by a single-goal margin, France have developed into an even stronger side since then. Having already reached the semi-finals for the third consecutive World Cup, Les Bleus will be determined to book another place in the final.<\/p>\n

As a result, Tuesday\u2019s clash promises to be one of the most anticipated matches of the tournament between two European football powerhouses.<\/p>\n

England Ready for Another Historic Battle Against Argentina<\/h3>\n

The second semi-final will rekindle one of international football\u2019s most iconic rivalries as England face defending champions Argentina.<\/p>\n

The two nations have shared several unforgettable World Cup meetings over the years, most famously the 1986 quarter-final featuring Diego Maradona\u2019s legendary \u201cHand of God\u201d goal.<\/p>\n

Neither side has been at its fluent best during the knockout stage. Nevertheless, tournament football is ultimately about finding ways to win, and both teams have consistently done exactly that.<\/p>\n

Lionel Messi remains Argentina\u2019s biggest threat after scoring eight goals during the tournament, while Jude Bellingham has emerged as England\u2019s driving force with a series of influential performances and important goals.<\/p>\n

With a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final at stake, another memorable chapter in this famous rivalry could be about to unfold.<\/p>\n

Quarter-final Results<\/h2>\n
France 2-0 Morocco
\n\u26bd Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 (60'), Ousmane Demb\u00e9l\u00e9 (66')
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\nSpain 2-1 Belgium
\n\u26bd Spain: Mikel Merino (90+1'), Nico Williams (ET)
\n\u26bd Belgium: Charles De Ketelaere
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\nEngland 2-1 Norway (AET)
\n\u26bd England: Jude Bellingham (45+2', 97')
\n\u26bd Norway: Andreas Schjelderup
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\nArgentina 3-1 Switzerland (AET)
\n\u26bd Argentina: Alexis Mac Allister, Juli\u00e1n \u00c1lvarez, Lautaro Mart\u00ednez
\n\u26bd Switzerland: Dan Ndoye<\/code><\/pre>\n
FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-final Schedule (Local Time)<\/h2>\n
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
\n\ud83c\udfdf\ufe0f Dallas Stadium, Texas
\nFrance vs Spain
\nKick-off: 3:00 PM CDT (Local Time)
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\nWednesday, July 15, 2026
\n\ud83c\udfdf\ufe0f Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
\nEngland vs Argentina
\nKick-off: 3:00 PM EDT (Local Time)<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/p><\/div>\n