How The World Cup Semifinals Stack Up: France-Spain, England-Argentina

The World Cup semifinals lineup was set by the latest FIFA ranking, placing France (6-0-0), Argentina (6-0-0), Spain (5-0-1) and England (5-0-1) in a 1-2-3-4 order. Together, the four teams compiled a 22W-0L-2D record, with Spain’s only stumble a scoreless Group H draw with Cape Verde and England’s a 0-0 tie with Ghana. The semifinals will be played at MetLife Stadium’s host city week, with France vs. Spain at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, July 19, and England vs. Argentina scheduled the same day. France and Spain meet Tuesday, July 14 in Arlington, Texas, while England takes on Argentina in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday. The matchups air on FOX and Telemundo. Historically, Argentina has three titles (1978, 1986, 2018), France two (1998, 2018), Spain one (2010) and England one (1966).