What to expect in the semi-finals
The World Cup has reached the semi-final stage with France, Spain, England, and Argentina remaining. The upcoming matches feature high-stakes competition between top-tier international squads.
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By Adwaidh Rajan BBC Sport journalist Published 2 hours ago The World Cup continues to deliver drama and unforgettable moments, and the field is now down to just four nations as we head into the semi-finals.
France, Spain, England and Argentina are now two wins away from the world title and with a place in the final at stake, the margin for error is now almost non-existent.
So what can we look forward to in the last-four ties? This is your guide to the World Cup semi-finals.
Figure caption, Spain into semi-finals at expense of Belgium after Merino's late winner
France v Spain, Dallas Stadium, Tuesday 20:00 BST
What to watch out for: With two of Europe's strongest squads going up against each other, this fixture has all the ingredients for becoming a World Cup classic.
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