FIFA World Cup: Which semifinal team has best chance to win the trophy?

Author: Alexander HoadPublished on: July 13, 2026Country: United States

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FIFA World Cup: Which semifinal team has best chance to win the trophy?

The article ranks the four semifinalists of the 2026 World Cup, with defending champion Argentina considered the outsider. Argentina had an easy path against Cape Verde, Egypt, and Switzerland but was not convincing, needing late drama to win. The other semifinalists are top FIFA-ranked teams with eight previous titles between them.

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