The 2026 World Cup has lived up to expectations, with the top four ranked teams by FIFA – France, Spain, England, and Argentina – making it to the semifinals. France has had a relatively light travel schedule and has been impressive with its high-powered attack and underrated defense. Spain, on the other hand, has been successful with its possession-based philosophy.

Possible Matchups

The possible matchups for the World Cup final are all exciting, but some stand out more than others. A rematch of the 2022 World Cup Final between France and Argentina would be a thrilling encounter, with Lionel Messi possibly passing the torch to Kylian Mbappe. Another intriguing matchup would be between France and England, with both teams having improved significantly since their 2022 quarterfinal battle.

England and Spain would also be an exciting matchup, with a rematch of the 2024 UEFA Euros Final. However, this matchup falls short due to the tactical standpoint, with France and England being better than Spain and Argentina on paper. The matchup between France and England would be the most entertaining, with both teams having a strong lineup and a history of competitive matches.

Original reporting: NBC10 Boston — read the source article.