France, Spain, England and Argentina Reach World Cup Semifinals as Infantino Opens Door to 64-Team Tournament
July 13, 2026 at 01:20 PM · Updated 95d ago
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أسرار هجومية قادت 4 مدارس كروية إلى نصف نهائي المونديال
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ثورة الـ 64 منتخبا.. اتهامات لإنفانتينو بتدمير المونديال وتأييد صيني للمقترح
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بطلب من الرئيس ماكرون وموافقة فيفا.. دقيقة صمت تخيم على قمة فرنسا وإسبانيا
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ذكريات مارادونا.. الأرجنتين تقدم طلبا خاصا للفيفا قبل موقعة إنجلترا
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لابورت.. الفرنسي الذي تحول إلى صمام أمان لدفاع إسبانيا
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Football Daily | A 64-team World Cup? More is more when it comes to Fifa-land
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كراهية وتهديد بالقتل.. مهاجم النرويج يعيش كابوسا بعد وداع المونديال
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Will the 2030 World Cup expand to 64 teams? What FIFA’s Infantino says
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ماذا تأكل منتخبات ربع نهائي كأس العالم 2026؟
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World Cup 2026: France, Spain, England & Argentina statistical analysis
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Rodri: ‘France are one of the best teams here, in great form, but so are Spain. We can beat them’
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قبل مواجهة الأرجنتين.. كين يتدخل في أزمة توخيل وبيلينغهام
(opens the publisher’s site)تهديد لاعب بالقتل بعد فرصة ضائعة في المونديال
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World Cup Preview: France and Spain clash in all-European blockbuster semi
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كأس العالم: جياني إنفانتينو يفتح الباب أمام بطولة تضم 64 منتخباً، فما التحديات التي قد تواجه مستضيفها؟ - BBC News عربي
(opens the publisher’s site)ثأر التاريخ يكتب نصف نهائي المونديال
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Borrowed shoes, no Golden Boot - the story of the World Cup's greatest scorer
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FIFA World Cup: Which semifinal team has best chance to win the trophy?
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World Cup 2026: These are unprecedented times for England - enjoy them
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Struggling pub landlords given a lifeline by England’s World Cup heroes
(opens the publisher’s site)هالاند يبكي المونديال.. ورسالة تهز جماهير النرويج
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England on collision course with Messi and Argentina in World Cup semi-final grudge match
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Gianni Infantino opens door to 64-team World Cup
(opens the publisher’s site)كوناتي يرد على يامال: منتخب فرنسا لا يخاف أحدا
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Tuchel and Bellingham need to cool tension with England so close to history | Jacob Steinberg
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World Cup 2026: England have 'another level we can reach', says Harry Kane
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World Cup 2026 power rankings: who leads the pack as semi-finals loom?
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Big game Bellingham steps up again with show-stopping World Cup run for England | Andrew Beasley
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Gianni Infantino hints at expansion to 64-team World Cup before 2030 event
(opens the publisher’s site)والد إيرلينغ هالاند: منتخب النرويج تعرض للسرقة أمام إنجلترا
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'Argentina get ready': Fans in London react to England win
(opens the publisher’s site)عقب الإقصاء.. هالاند يعلن الفريق الذي سيؤازره في المونديال
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'We should all be excited' - Messi set for first England meeting
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كأس العالم 2026: عبور بشق الأنفس للأرجنتين وإنجلترا إلى نصف النهائي واكتمال أضلاع المربع الذهبي - BBC News عربي
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World Cup 2026: BBC experts pick their England World Cup semi-final XI against Argentina- do you agree?
(opens the publisher’s site)"الفيفا" يحسم الجدل بشأن هدف تعادل إنجلترا أمام النرويج
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Watch fans react to every goal of England v Norway
(opens the publisher’s site)إنجلترا توقف مغامرة النرويج في المونديال وتبلغ نصف النهائي
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Bellingham’s extra-time winner sinks Norway and sends England into World Cup semi-finals
(opens the publisher’s site)رئيس "الفيفا" يوجه رسالة إلى منتخب مصر بعد إنجاز المونديال
(opens the publisher’s site)زيادة منتخبات كأس العالم إلى 64.. إنفانتينو منفتح على الفكرة
(opens the publisher’s site)لامين يامال ينضم لقائمة تضم بيليه وبوعدي
(opens the publisher’s site)قبل مواجهة النرويج.. توخيل يتحدث عن خطورة هالاند
(opens the publisher’s site)يامال بعد تأهل إسبانيا: بلجيكا كانت خصما صعبا ولا نخشى فرنسا
(opens the publisher’s site)"حمى هالاند" تجتاح البيرو..مواليد جدد يحملون اسم نجم النرويج
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كأس العالم 2026: ميرينو يُطيح ببلجيكا ويضع إسبانيا في مواجهة فرنسا بنصف النهائي - BBC News عربي
(opens the publisher’s site)إسبانيا تضرب موعدا مع فرنسا في نصف نهائي المونديال
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Kylian Mbappé embraces leadership role for France to urge team humility
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England v Norway tactics: How can Thomas Tuchel disrupt World Cup opponents - and Erling Haaland?
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Starmer hints at bank holiday if England win World Cup
(opens the publisher’s site)عمدة نيويورك: مصر تعرضت للسرقة أمام الأرجنتين
(opens the publisher’s site)نواب أوروبيون يطالبون بتحقيق مع رئيس الفيفا
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World Cup 2026: Egypt want referee Francois Letexier and officials kicked out after defeat by Argentina
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'Forgotten’ host Canada’s unforgettable World Cup
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(opens the publisher’s site)نجوم كرة عالميون: مصر "تعرضت للسرقة" أمام ميسي ورفاقه
(opens the publisher’s site)قبل موقعة إنجلترا.. الإعياء والمرض ينهكان لاعبي النرويج
(opens the publisher’s site)بلجيكا تنهي المغامرة الأميركية بالمونديال وتبلغ ربع النهائي
(opens the publisher’s site)هدف قاتل يقود إسبانيا لربع نهائي المونديال على حساب البرتغال
(opens the publisher’s site)مدرب إسبانيا يحذّر من رونالدو.. ويطالب يامال بدور دفاعي أكبر
(opens the publisher’s site)بعد خروج البرازيل من المونديال.. نيمار يعتزل اللعب الدولي
(opens the publisher’s site)قبل مواجهة إسبانيا.. تصريح "ناري" من رونالدو بشأن اعتزاله
(opens the publisher’s site)هالاند يقود النرويج لإقصاء البرازيل من كأس العالم
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Plan to expand Africa Cup of Nations from 24 to 28 teams is rejected
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كأس العالم 2026: مواعيد مباريات كأس العالم - BBC News عربي
(opens the publisher’s site)The 2026 World Cup semifinals are set with France facing Spain and England meeting Argentina, as FIFA president Gianni Infantino announced plans to study expanding the tournament to 64 teams.
- Spain beat Belgium 2-1 in the quarterfinals to set up a semifinal clash with France, while England defeated Norway 2-1 to advance against Argentina.
- FIFA President Gianni Infantino told Swiss broadcaster Blue Sport that the proposal for a 64-team World Cup for 2030 would be examined after the 2026 tournament.
- Egypt's Football Association filed a complaint with FIFA demanding an investigation into referee Francois Letexier after their 3-2 loss to Argentina, alleging "double standards" and "blatant errors."
- Norway's Alexander Sorloth received death threats and abusive messages on social media after missing a key chance in his team's 2-1 quarterfinal loss to England.
Latest developments
Following England's 2-1 extra-time quarterfinal victory over Norway, manager Thomas Tuchel described his team's performance as 'sloppy' and lacking speed and accuracy. Captain Harry Kane said the team has 'another level we can reach' ahead of their semifinal against Argentina. Meanwhile, Norway striker Erling Haaland announced he will support England for the rest of the tournament, citing friendships with their players and praising Jude Bellingham. His father, Alf-Inge Haaland, claimed Norway was 'robbed' by the referee due to a disallowed goal.
Latest developments
After Spain's 2-1 quarterfinal victory over Belgium, Lamine Yamal started the match at 18 years and 362 days, becoming the third-youngest player to appear in a World Cup quarterfinal after Pelé and Morocco's Ayub Bouaddi. Yamal stated that Belgium was a difficult opponent but that Spain does not fear facing France in the semifinals. Spain captain Rodri expressed confidence that his team can beat France, describing them as one of the tournament's best teams. Meanwhile, Neymar announced his retirement from international football following Brazil's round-of-16 loss to Norway, ending his career as Brazil's all-time top scorer with 80 goals in 130 appearances.
- Kylian Mbappé has embraced his role as France captain, scoring his eighth goal of the tournament as France reached a third consecutive World Cup semifinal.
- Critics have accused FIFA President Gianni Infantino of seeking to destroy the World Cup’s historic value by expanding it for financial gain.
- China has supported the proposal, viewing a 64-team World Cup as a new opportunity to return to the global stage.
- Infantino defended the plan, arguing that the World Cup should include the entire world and citing the success of the 48-team format.
- More than 35 European lawmakers have signed a letter demanding an investigation into FIFA President Gianni Infantino over the reversal of Folarin Balogun's suspension.
- The lawmakers allege that FIFA changed a suspension rule mid-tournament under pressure from the Trump administration.