The debate between Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé isn’t particularly close right now, and certainly not since the 2026 FIFA World Cup has started. While Mbappé has asserted his dominance on the world stage with a tournament-high eight goals, Yamal has yet to hit his stride, recording just one goal contribution. But there is one…
A historic World Cup semifinal round is officially set. For the first time since FIFA introduced its world rankings in 1992, each of the top four ranked teams entering the tournament have reached the semifinals. Argentina (No. 1), Spain (No. 2), France (No. 3), and England (No. 4) were the highest ranked teams in the…
Spain will take on France at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday, July 14, in the 2026 World Cup semifinals, as both teams battle for a spot in the World Cup final at New York/New Jersey Stadium. Both teams are powerhouses, both teams are star-studded, and both teams are absolutely thrilling to watch with rich histories playing…
France will aim for its third straight World Cup final appearance as Les Bleus take on Spain in Tuesday’s semifinal match in Dallas. France defeated Morocco in the quarterfinals while defending European champions Spain took out Belgium for its spot among the final four teams at the tournament. England and Argentina make up the other…
In each of the two epic quarterfinals we witnessed on Saturday — England’s extra-time win over Norway, Argentina’s extra-time victory against Switzerland — there were long stretches where the underdog seemed destined to pull off the upsets and advance to this week’s semis. Norway led the Three Lions. The Swiss equalized and had the momentum…
Somehow, yes, it’s true: for the first time in World Cup history, the four remaining teams are also the top four teams in FIFA’s rankings. The tournament has been around since 1930, and even with an expanded 48-team field designed to create more unpredictability, the final four is as chalk as it gets. No. 1…
France and Spain: two international powerhouses with rich histories and bright futures. But how have the two countries matched up against each other in major tournaments throughout the years? Let’s look back at the most notable meetings between France and Spain ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal match at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday: …
It would only make sense that the biggest World Cup ever would have the biggest World Cup semifinals ever. The semifinals at the 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature the top-four ranked teams in the FIFA rankings. It marks the first time that the top-four teams in the FIFA rankings have all made the semifinals…
For a few days, this was the best Golden Boot race in living memory. Four legends, separated by two goals, all still alive. Then Saturday in Miami thinned the field in the most dramatic way possible. Erling Haaland is gone. Norway’s dream ended in extra time, England winning, 2-1, and the man who had scored…
Thibaut Courtois’ injury proved to be costly for Belgium in its 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal match against Spain on Friday at Los Angeles Stadium. Courtois, Belgium’s all-time leader in clean sheets, saves and appearances as a goalkeeper, tearfully exited the match in the 71st minute with an apparent injury and Senne Lammens subbed on….
