Fifa World Cup semi-finals: 4 previous champions, a bitter rivalry, race for Golden Boot
The FIFA World Cup semi-finals feature a historic lineup of four former champions: Argentina, Spain, France, and England. The matches include a highly anticipated clash between England and Argentina, a rivalry historically charged by geopolitical tensions.
Why it matters
The tournament highlights the intersection of global sports and historical national rivalries, drawing massive international viewership and media attention.
It is a World Cup semi-final line-up for the ages: four previous champions and the four top-ranking teams in the world. Five of the six top scorers, one GOAT and one of the most bitter rivalries in football.
Argentina, Spain, France and England went into the tournament as the top four in Fifa’s rankings and are two wins away from being crowned champions of the world again. France will play Spain in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday (Wednesday 3am, Hong Kong time) and England will face Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday (Thursday 3am).
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