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The 2026 World Cup has produced a dream semifinal field in Argentina, England, France and Spain

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July 12, 2026

The four semifinalists are the four teams atop FIFA's world rankings.

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Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 10, 2026

2026 World Cup: Lamine Yamal picks team he wants Spain to play in final

Spain winger, Lamine Yamal, has said his dream for the final of the 2026 World Cup, would be to face Argentina. La Roja are set to face Belgium in a quarter-final clash on Friday night. On Sunday, Argentina, who are the current champions, will take on Switzerland for a place in the semi-finals. Yamal has said he wants [] 2026 World Cup: Lamine Yamal picks team he wants Spain to play in final

Us Weekly

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· Jun 26, 2026

All the Celebrities Cheering on Global Soccer at the 2026 World Cup

The 2026 World Cup is officially here— and the stars are stepping out to root for their favorite teams. The global soccer tournament will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with the qualifying teams competing in matchups throughout the three countries this summer ahead of the championship game at MetLife Stadium in []

News Americas Now

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· Jul 10, 2026

The Best Host Cities To Visit During FIFA World Cup 2026

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. July 10, 2026: The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be a unique event. It is the largest World Cup tournament to date, with 48 national teams participating for the first time in three different countries. The United States, Canada and Mexico. This is an unbelievable opportunity to combine world-class []

brazilnews.net

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· Jul 13, 2026

FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirms FIFA will discuss 64-team World Cup proposal

Zurich [Switzerland], July 13 (ANI): FIFA President Gianni Infantino has confirmed that world football's governing body will discuss the possibility of expanding the men's FIFA World Cup to 64 teams after the 2026 edition, saying every nation should have the opportunity to dream of competing on football's biggest stage, according to ESPN.The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being jointly hosted by the United States, Canad

FOX Sports Digital

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· Jul 7, 2026

2026 World Cup Bracket: The Quarterfinals Matchups Are Set

Here is what the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals bracket looks like as teams advance.

Legit.ng

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· Jul 8, 2026

France, Argentina, others backed to win their 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final matches

The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals showcase France, Spain, Argentina, and England as they face Morocco, Belgium, Switzerland and Norway in thrilling matchups.

Yardbarker

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· Jul 12, 2026

World Cup 2026 Saturday takeaways: Jude Bellingham shines; Argentina takes advantage of Swiss flop

The 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals are set. On Saturday, England and Argentina joined France and Spain in the final four with a pair of thrilling wins.

OneFootball

· Jul 12, 2026

đŸ“č New rule sees red in Switzerland v Argentina; player distraught

In Kansas City (USA), Argentina and Switzerland are drawing 1-1 this Saturday (11) in the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.The winner will face England in the semifinals next Thursday (15).Aft...

The korea Herald News

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· Jul 13, 2026

FIFA to discuss 64-team World Cup proposal

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said FIFA will discuss a proposal to expand the men's World Cup to 64 teams beginning with the 2030 tournament. Speaking to Swiss broadcaster Blue Sport, Infantino was asked about the possibility of a 64-team World Cup. He said the issue would be discussed by FIFA's committees after the current tournament concludes. The World Cup should be for the entire world, not just Europe and South America, Infantino said. Every nation should be able to dream of qualifying

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 6, 2026

Which teams are in the World Cup quarterfinals, and what’s the schedule?

The FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals lineup as it builds, with match kickoff times and locations.

Latestly.com

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· Jul 10, 2026

Spain vs Belgium Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Football Tips, Playing XI, Captain Picks for FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Finals Match

Prepare your Dream11 team for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Final between Spain and Belgium on July 11, at 12:30 AM IST. This highly anticipated clash at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, promises thrilling action. Get expert fantasy football tips, predicted playing XIs, top captain and vice-captain picks, and budget differentials to dominate your.

101GREATGOALS.COM

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· Jul 4, 2026

Mexico v England: Predicted line-ups, stats and where to watch as Three Lions look to oust World Cup co-hosts

England will look to move into the World Cup quarter-finals when they face Mexico at the Azteca. Read our in-depth preview here...

BERNAMA

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· Jul 12, 2026

World : Infantino Enthused By Idea Of 64-team World Cup

NEW YORK, July 12 (Bernama-dpa) -- FIFA president Gianni Infantino can imagine another expansion of the men's World Cup field to 64 nations and says the idea should definitely be considered after this tournament.

SkySports

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Cape Verde and then Scotland? England's possible routes to 2026 World Cup final

What is England's potential path to World Cup glory?

World Football Index

· Jun 27, 2026

Three Nations, 48 Teams, and Football’s Greatest Show on Earth

A Tournament like no otherThe 2026 FIFA World Cup was always destined to make history. Spread across three host nations and featuring more teams than ever before, this edition of football’s most pre...

Off The Press

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· Jul 12, 2026

FIFA President says they will examine possibility of 64-team World Cup

Gianni Infantino confirmed that FIFA will discuss expanding the men’s World Cup to 64 teams after the 2026 tournament, saying every nation should have the chance to dream of playing at football’s biggest event. The 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico is the first to feature 48 teams, having expanded from []...Click to read more

Variety

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· Jun 30, 2026

Autographed Lionel Messi Jerseys Drop Online as Argentine Star Leads Team Into World Cup Knockout Round

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is into the knockout rounds and all eyes will be on Lionel Messi, as the soccer legend leads Argentina onwards in their campaign to claim a second consecutive World Cup title. Argentina finished atop Group J with a perfect 3-0 record and now head into the Round of 16 for []

Sada Elbalad

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· Jul 4, 2026

Inside Hidden Economy Behind Biggest FIFA World Cup in History

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is shaping up to be far more than football's premier sporting event. Expanded to 48 teams and staged across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the tournament has evolved into a global economic engine expected to generate record revenues, stimulate billions of dollars in economic activity, and fuel unprecedented growth in sports betting and commercial investment.

Awful Announcing

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· Jul 12, 2026

FIFA to examine 64-team World Cup for 2030. What could that mean for TV rights?

After the success of the first-ever 48-team World Cup this summer, FIFA will examine yet another expansion to its quadrennial tournament. FIFA president Gianni Infantino told Swiss media outlet Bluewin that the potential for a 64-team tournament in 2030 “will be examined and discussed in the relevant committees after this World Cup,” according to a

Daily Sabah

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· Jul 10, 2026

World Cup fans turn stadiums into global carnival of color, passion

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has delivered more than memorable moments on the field, with supporters transforming stadiums and fan zones across the United States, Canada and Mexico into...

The Standard

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· Jul 5, 2026

Will England vs Mexico go ahead and what happens if the game is abandoned?

FIFA have a plan in place if World Cup last-16 showdown at the Estadio Azteca faces further disruption

Ariana News

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· Jul 12, 2026

FIFA World Cup semi-final line-up confirmed

The winners of the two matches will advance to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, while the losing teams will contest the third-place play-off. The post FIFA World Cup semi-final line-up confirmed first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Sports Mole

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· Jul 2, 2026

2026 World Cup could still treat us to a Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo final "if the stars align"

There could be a Cristiano Ronaldo vs. Lionel Messi final at the 2026 World Cup, with Portugal and Argentina in opposite sides of the draw.

The Economic Times

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· Jul 12, 2026

'FIFA to explore 64-team World Cup in 2030'

'FIFA to explore 64-team World Cup in 2030'

CBC | Sports News

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· Jun 24, 2026

While focus remains on men's World Cup, clock starts on 2027 Women's World Cup

While most of the soccer world is focused on the men at the World Cup, the countdown has begun for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.

Vanguard News

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· Jul 7, 2026

2026 WC: Countries that have achieved their best-ever World Cup run

The 2026 FIFA World Cup has already produced several historic moments, with a number of nations either setting new records or matching their greatest-ever achievements on football's biggest stage. The post 2026 WC: Countries that have achieved their best-ever World Cup run appeared first on Vanguard News.

NDTV

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· Jul 13, 2026

WC 2026 Semis To Feature World's Top 4 Teams But FIFA Had A Role To Play In It

The FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals are here, and fans cannot wait for the four top-ranked teams to fight it out for a spot in the final.

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