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The expanded World Cup allowed FIFA to introduce a new seeding system that placed the world's top teams in opposite corners of the knockout bracket. Now, the semifinals are both heavyweight matchups.
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Julian Alvarez has sent Argentina into the World Cup semifinals with a stunning long-range strike in extra time against Switzerland
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Julian Alvarez sent defending champion Argentina into the World Cup semifinals with a long-range strike in the 112th minute against Switzerland.
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Argentina was taken to the brink in its first two knockout games. In Saturday's quarterfinal against Switzerland, the Albiceleste survived again to advance to the semis, where they will face England.
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England's Jude Bellingham has done it again. Scoring both of his team's goals in a thrilling quarterfinal against Norway that needed extra time. It was the first World Cup meeting between the two.
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Published July 11, 2026 MIAMI, Fla. — England and Norway are set to square off in a highly anticipated quarterfinal match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with a coveted spot in the semifinals hanging [...]
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Mikel Merino scored in the 88th minute on a rebound yielded by backup Belgium goalkeeper Senne Lammens, and Spain advanced to the World Cup semifinals with a 2-1 victory
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France’s Kylian Mbappé celebrates after scoring against Morocco during the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal in Foxborough, Massachusetts. France defeated Morocco 2–0 to advance to the semifinals. REUTERS Published July 10, 2026 FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts — [...]
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After plenty of nerves, both the U.S. and Canadian men's ice hockey teams are moving on, though it took a roller coaster of emotions to get there.
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A thrilling overtime goal by defenseman Quinn Hughes puts Team USA through to a semifinal game against Slovakia. On the other side of the bracket, Canada had its own close call, but moves on to face Finland.
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