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FIFA World Cup sees India emerge as one of the strongest markets for football in the world. 

Days after accusing FIFA of favouring Lionel Messi and the defending champions, Egypt have now levelled fresh allegations against the Argentina captain himself.

France and Spain have met previously in three major tournament finals and one World Cup knockout match

England face Argentina's flawless World Cup semifinal record, while France revenge against a Spain side that has beaten them in two recent semifinals.

Before the race to the final gets underway, here's a look at the matchups, the form guide and the players who could decide football's biggest nights.

Wayne Rooney says Lionel Messi's limited defensive work could give England an opening, but warns his decision-making can still settle the semi-final.

France, Spain, Argentina and England reached the World Cup semifinals through four contrasting statistical routes to victory.

With the quarterfinals now complete, FIFA's latest Power Rankings have undergone their biggest shake-up yet, and the biggest casualty is Lionel Messi.

Jannik Sinner's in-match engineering separated a great challenger from a five-time major champion.

Argentina have worn their blue away kit only once at the 2026 World Cup, when they defeated Jordan 3-1 in their final group-stage match in Dallas.