July 14, 2026 1:35 AM
European powerhouses Spain and France vie for World Cup final berth
Spain and France rightly feel that the winner of their semifinal on Tuesday will go on to claim the World Cup. England and Argentina, who play in the other semifinal in Atlanta on Wednesday, would disagree but as Spanish coach Luis de la Fuente said of their showdown in Arlington, Texas, "It's not an exaggeration to describe this match as a final before the final." France is the top-ranked team in the FIFA rankings, while Spain is No. 3. With Argentina at No. 2 and England No. 4, this marks th...