Which four teams made it to the semi-finals?

Argentina, Spain, France, and England reached the semi-finals.

What does 'FIFA's top-4' mean?

It means these are the four best teams according to FIFA's official rankings.

How close are they to winning the cup?

They are only two wins away from being crowned champions.

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A-List: FIFA's top-4 make WC semis for first time

First publishedJul 12, 20:58 UTC

Last updatedJul 12, 22:53 UTC · 1m ago

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Answer

Argentina, Spain, France, and England are the top four teams in FIFA's rankings for the World Cup. These four teams have reached the semi-finals of the tournament. They are now only two wins away from winning the entire championship.

The best four teams in the world made it to the World Cup semi-finals. These teams are Argentina, Spain, France, and England. FIFA ranks them as the top four teams. If they win two more games, they will be champions again. This is a big achievement for these nations.

Why it matters

This means the world's best football (soccer) teams are in the final stages of the biggest tournament. Fans can watch them fight to become the ultimate winners.

In brief

Which four teams made it to the semi-finals?: Argentina, Spain, France, and England reached the semi-finals.
What does 'FIFA's top-4' mean?: It means these are the four best teams according to FIFA's official rankings.
How close are they to winning the cup?: They are only two wins away from being crowned champions.

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All outlets frame this story in a very similar way. They focus on the fact that these top teams reached the semi-finals and how close they are to winning.

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The four teams were ranked as the best before the tournament started.
ESPNJul 12, 20:58They entered the tournament already at the top.
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Winning two more games will make them champions again.
ESPNJul 12, 20:58This highlights their potential to win the title.

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