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History beckons as best four teams in the world march into World Cup semi-finals

For the first time in World Cup history, the four highest-ranked teams in FIFA's rankings have all reached the semi-finals, creating a blockbuster finale to the 2026 tournament.

History beckons as best four teams in the world march into World Cup semi-finals

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For the first time in World Cup history, the four highest-ranked teams in FIFA's rankings have all reached the semi-finals, creating a blockbuster finale to the 2026 tournament.

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For the first time in World Cup history, the four highest-ranked teams in FIFA's rankings have all reached the semi-finals, creating a blockbuster finale to the 2026 tournament.

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