World Cup 2026: What to expect from semi-finals including Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal, Jude Bellingham and Lionel Messi
The 2026 World Cup has reached the semi-final stage, featuring France, Spain, England, and Argentina. The upcoming matches highlight star players like Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi as teams compete for the title.
Why it matters
The World Cup is the most-watched sporting event globally, and this stage represents the pinnacle of international football competition.
Image caption, France (1), Spain (3), England (4) and Argentina (2) are the top four teams in Fifa's rankings
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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