Get ready for the World Cup semifinals! What you need to know, top players, best moments, predictions, odds

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup final set for July 19 in New Jersey, the semifinals are now the focus with four teams remaining: Argentina, England, France and Spain. After 44 teams, including hosts Canada, Mexico and the United States, were eliminated over the past month, reigning champions Argentina will play England, while France faces Spain in Arlington, Texas. The preview highlights France’s path as largely smooth, winning all six games and scoring 16 goals, led by Kylian Mbappé, who has eight goals and three assists. France reached the last four after wins over Senegal, Iraq and Norway, then Sweden, and a second-half penalty and goal involvement against Morocco. The show also references betting odds via DraftKings and analysis from multiple writers, aiming to explain how the semifinals will be decided.