World Cup 2026 Final Four: The Complete Preview

The World Cup 2026 semi-finals are done: Spain dismantled France 2-0 with 64% possession, and Lionel Messi inspired Argentina past England 2-1. Now Spain face Argentina for the trophy on July 19, while France meet England for third place on July 18 — with Yamal vs Messi, Mbappé's goal record, and Kane's elusive first trophy all still on the line. OddsFlow's Dixon-Coles model called both semi-finals correctly for a combined +430 profit.

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World Cup 2026 Final Four: The Complete Preview

The World Cup 2026 semi-finals are done: Spain dismantled France 2-0 with 64% possession, and Lionel Messi inspired Argentina past England 2-1. Now Spain face Argentina for the trophy on July 19, while France meet England for third place on July 18 — with Yamal vs Messi, Mbappé's goal record, and Kane's elusive first trophy all still on the line. OddsFlow's Dixon-Coles model called both semi-finals correctly for a combined +430 profit.

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