The 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached its final four, with France and Spain set to open the semifinals in Dallas on Tuesday before Argentina face England in Atlanta a day later.

France’s prolific attack will come up against Spain’s formidable defence. Spain have faced only seven shots on target across six games, while France have scored 16 goals, the highest attacking output of any team. Kylian Mbappe has continued his exceptional form with eight goals.

According to Opta's supercomputer, France has a 42.1% probability of winning in regulation time, while Spain's chances are 31.8%. The model estimates a 26.1% probability of extra time.

Defending champions Argentina will face England in the second semifinal, renewing one of football’s fiercest rivalries. From Maradona's 'Hand of God' in 1986 to Beckham's red card in 1998, their World Cup meetings have been dramatic.

The match will mark the first World Cup encounter between Lionel Messi and England's current stars Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham. The Atlanta Police Department says it will enhance security ahead of the game.

The winner will advance to Sunday's final against either France or Spain.

More than 100,000 fans flooded the streets of Oslo to give Norway's team a heroes' welcome after their quarterfinal exit to England. The Prince of Norway played the drum, and the whole city performed the 'Norwegian rowing' celebration.

Erling Haaland returned to Oslo with an unusual souvenir: a taxidermied raccoon. Photos and videos went viral on social media. Haaland posted on X: 'It followed me home' and asked fans to name his new companion via Instagram poll.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said the organization will explore expanding the World Cup to 64 teams for the 2030 tournament. 'If you don’t give smaller countries a chance to participate in the World Cup, they’ll lack the incentive to keep improving,' he argued.

Source: www.aljazeera.com