- Two huge semis: France vs. Spain (Tuesday in Dallas) and defending champion Argentina vs. England — billed as “finals a round early.”
- Historic field: for the first time since rankings began (1992) the last four are the top four teams, and only the third World Cup with all semifinalists being former champions.
- Experts largely tip France and England to advance (with some backing for Argentina or Spain), so expect plenty of debate and a classic final depending on any upsets.
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