2026-07-11 94cd8cd5645394f3453eb62fa317eda2261c8745 /feed/2026/07/11/following-argentina-s-3-1-win-over-switzerland-in-the-quarterfinals-the-semifinals-of-the-2026-fifa-world-cup-becomes following Argentina’s 3–1 win over Switzerland in the quarterfinals, the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup becomes the first to be composed with the four best placed teams in the FIFA Men's World Ranking since introduction the list in 1992. 1783857034 2026-07-11 6c54027888fb89424d20f9a000ebd1f74743fbd3 /feed/2026/07/11/in-association-football-following-argentina-s-3-1-win-over-switzerland-in-the-quarterfinals-the-semifinals-of-the-2026 In association football, following Argentina’s 3–1 win over Switzerland in the quarterfinals, the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup becomes the first to be composed with the four best placed teams in the FIFA Men's World Ranking since the lists introduction in 1992. 1783849830 2026-07-11 123843a88af278219b9edb5a739caf00647ec7f0 /feed/2026/07/11/in-association-football-following-the-argentina-3-1-win-over-switzerland-in-the-quarterfinals-the-semifinals-of-the-20 In association football, following the Argentina 3–1 win over Switzerland in the quarterfinals, the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup becomes the first to be composed with the four best placed teams in the FIFA Men's World Ranking since introduction the list in 1992. 1783842632 2026-07-11 7f7a83924afe9c2f55e7923b756e1033d7be8b6c 21 2026 FIFA World Cup 1 /wiki/2026%20fifa%20world%20cup Argentina’s 2 /wiki/argentina%20national%20soccer%20team FIFA Men's World Ranking 71 /wiki/fifa%20men's%20world%20ranking Switzerland 14 /wiki/switzerland%20national%20soccer%20team quarterfinals 37 /wiki/quarterfinals 2026 FIFA World Cup Argentina’s FIFA Men's World Ranking Switzerland quarterfinals 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026-07-7 ec0f42b50e44c0c04a3a759b821ccf8ae3281792 30 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals 2 /feed/2026/07/7/switzerland-advances-to-the-quarterfinals-of-the-fifa-world-cup-for-the-first-time-since-1954-after-beating-colombia-in Switzerland advances to the quarterfinals of the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1954 after beating Colombia in a penalty shootout in the round of 16. 2026-07-3 dfa9f91adcaff1a400d0b7dbd44d1035bf28b925 28 2026 FIFA World Cup 1 /feed/2026/07/3/in-association-football-egypt-advances-to-the-round-of-16-of-a-fifa-world-cup-for-the-first-time-after-defeating-austra In association football, Egypt advances to the round of 16 of a FIFA World Cup for the first time after defeating Australia 4–2 on penalties, following a 1–1 draw after extra time, in the round of 32. 2026-06-30 a9832f0b7926c6a0af9fee0fae61e40fca6c43d1 38 2026 FIFA World Cup 1 /feed/2026/06/30/in-association-football-the-mexican-soccer-team-defeats-ecuador-winning-their-first-game-in-the-knockout-round-of-a-fi In association football, the Mexican soccer team defeats Ecuador, winning their first game in the knockout round of a FIFA World Cup since 1986. 2026-06-27 acfb2359213fde02cbc81520afd44bb472143e69 /feed/2026/06/27/argentina-at-the-fifa-world-cup Argentina at the FIFA World Cup 1783201705 2026-06-27 423412a979767720ab599864d48127284943a884 48 2026 FIFA World Cup 1 /feed/2026/06/27/dr-congo-at-the-fifa-world-cup DR Congo at the FIFA World Cup 2026-06-21 fe905b11da79fcc11f62bf37b5fd33be3d6f0000 28 2026 FIFA World Cup 1 /feed/2026/06/21/egypt-win-their-first-ever-world-cup-match-after-defeating-new-zealand-3-1-in-the-group-stage Egypt win their first-ever World Cup match after defeating New Zealand 3–1 in the group stage. 2026-06-20 e29122646fb3e37e2abedd5acc93215c4925768d 25 2026 FIFA World Cup 1 /feed/2026/06/20/members-of-mexico-s-coordinadora-nacional-de-trabajadores-de-la-educacion-end-a-20-day-strike-over-wages-and-pensions-t Members of Mexico's Coordinadora Nacional de Trabajadores de la Educación end a 20-day strike over wages and pensions. The protests included demonstrations and road blockades in Mexico City, some of which targeted areas associated with the FIFA World Cup. 2026-06-12 fe4414623cd5001810973d2af7854e2bd9a4bc12 /feed/2026/06/12/canada-at-the-fifa-world-cup Canada at the FIFA World Cup 1781905473 2026-06-12 89e15d92af9a14e7aed3f26017e7b1974f118ba8 /feed/2026/06/12/ghana-at-the-fifa-world-cup Ghana at the FIFA World Cup 1781905473 2026-06-12 e71223abefee911cc77adc9faf23b58a7bcfc31e /feed/2026/06/12/united-states-at-the-fifa-world-cup United States at the FIFA World Cup 1781905473 2026-06-12 48c79591e65c41eac385e90f435bdc70ed2e4c26 29 2026 FIFA World Cup 1 /feed/2026/06/12/israel-at-the-fifa-world-cup Israel at the FIFA World Cup 2026-06-12 ce45d5649d67eaf432597932a00f49751809585e /feed/2026/06/12/pro-palestinian-protests-are-held-near-the-bmo-field-in-toronto-canada-against-fifa-s-association-with-israel-additio Pro-Palestinian protests are held near the BMO Field in Toronto, Canada, against FIFA's association with Israel. Additionally, a red banner was displayed near the Gardiner Expressway. 1781487798 2026-06-12 b189e1e3f0f80d765ea49ab21747ccdd16d85cf2 /feed/2026/06/12/pro-palestinian-protests-are-held-in-toronto-canada-near-the-bmo-field-toronto-stadium-against-fifa-s-association-wi Pro-Palestinian protests are held in Toronto, Canada, near the BMO Field (Toronto Stadium) against FIFA's association with Israel. Additionally, a red banner was displayed near the Gardiner Expressway. 1781444610 2026-06-12 12e58719c678c0d35e71462663fe80b81f5e074c 31 2026 FIFA World Cup 1 /feed/2026/06/12/pro-palestinian-protests-are-held-near-the-toronto-stadium-against-fifa-s-association-with-israel-additionally-a-red Pro-Palestinian protests are held near the Toronto Stadium, against FIFA's association with Israel. Additionally, a red banner was displayed near the Gardiner Expressway. 2026-05-23 670cd1ad98a7141f54b9fd0c8481a71ae6879d21 /feed/2026/05/23/the-iran-national-football-team-moves-their-squad-s-base-to-tijuana-mexico-with-approval-from-fifa-to-avoid-visa-relat The Iran national football team moves their squad's base to Tijuana, Mexico, with approval from FIFA to avoid visa-related issues with the United States. 1779651471 2026-05-23 114827d3e3cccd8a6cf6483c171dc52dcb5e5197 35 2026 FIFA World Cup 1 /feed/2026/05/23/the-iran-national-football-team-moves-its-squad-s-base-to-tijuana-mexico-with-approval-from-fifa-to-avoid-visa-related The Iran national football team moves its squad's base to Tijuana, Mexico, with approval from FIFA to avoid visa-related issues with the United States. 2025-06-5 b59c1fe142d16a7262f5fd1b2d51b7a748130418 24 2026 FIFA World Cup 1 /feed/2025/06/5/in-association-football-uzbekistan-and-jordan-qualify-for-the-fifa-world-cup-for-the-first-time-with-uzbekistan-securi In association football, Uzbekistan and Jordan qualify for the FIFA World Cup for the first time, with Uzbekistan securing a top-two finish in Group A and Jordan advancing from Group B following Iraq's loss to secure their places in the 2026 tournament. /feed/2026/07/11/following-argentina-s-3-1-win-over-switzerland-in-the-quarterfinals-the-semifinals-will-consist-of-the-four-best-place Fox Sports 11 c69afc936859435fb98b4c962f28cbeb6309d6ec 7 https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/2026-world-cup-bracket-semifinals-finals-matchups 2026 Following Argentina’s 3–1 win over Switzerland in the quarterfinals, the semifinals will consist of the four best placed teams in the FIFA Men's World Ranking, the first time this has happened since the rankings were introduced in 1992.