The 2026 World Cup has reached its final four, with France, Spain, Argentina and England still competing for football\u2019s biggest prize.<\/p>\n
France will face Spain in one semi-final, while defending champions Argentina meet England in the other. The winners will advance to Sunday\u2019s final in New York.<\/p>\n
France enter the closing stages with one of the tournament\u2019s most dangerous attacks. Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 leads a group that also includes Ousmane Demb\u00e9l\u00e9, Michael Olise and D\u00e9sir\u00e9 Dou\u00e9, giving the team several ways to decide a close match.<\/p>\n
Spain\u2019s strength lies in controlling possession and dictating the rhythm of games. Their chances may depend on limiting France\u2019s counter-attacks and getting another influential performance from young star Lamine Yamal.<\/p>\n
Argentina are attempting to become only the third nation to retain the World Cup. Lionel Messi and Juli\u00e1n \u00c1lvarez remain capable of producing decisive moments, while the team\u2019s tournament experience makes them difficult to break down.<\/p>\n
England are seeking their first men\u2019s World Cup final appearance since winning the competition in 1966. Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane give the side elite quality, although the team is still working to establish a consistent identity under pressure.<\/p>\n
BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty predicted that England would defeat Argentina but ultimately backed France to win the trophy. Spanish journalist Guillem Balagu\u00e9 described all four sides as credible champions and suggested England\u2019s combination of talent and personality could make this their summer.<\/p>\n
With the world\u2019s four highest-ranked teams reaching the semi-finals, small tactical decisions and individual moments are likely to determine who reaches the final.<\/p>\n