BBC·3 min read·medium
World Cup 2026: Top four ranked teams make the semi-finals for first time
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Dale Johnson
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For the first time in history, the top four FIFA-ranked teams—Spain, Argentina, France, and England—have reached the World Cup semifinals. This outcome was facilitated by a new draw format designed to keep top seeds apart until the later stages of the tournament.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, The World Cup draw took place in Washington DC in December
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