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World Cup 2026: Top four ranked teams reach semi-finals for the first time
The top four teams in FIFA's world rankings—Spain, Argentina, France, and England—advanced to the semi-finals of the World Cup, aided by a change in the draw process for the 2026 tournament. FIFA separated these teams into different pathways to prevent them from meeting before the semi-finals, ensuring more high-profile matchups later in the competition. This adjustment was made to maintain competitive balance, particularly with the expanded 48-team format, which increased the likelihood of top-ranked teams facing each other early.
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