After 100 matches, only four nations remain.
France, Spain, England and Argentina are now just one victory away from reaching the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final in New York New Jersey, with two heavyweight semi-finals promising drama, history and some of the biggest names in football.
Bet9ja has priced up the markets to reach the final, but who looks best placed to book their spot?
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| France | 1.50 |
| England | 1.58 |
| Argentina | 1.73 |
| Spain | 1.91 |
France vs Spain
France (1.50)
France have looked like the tournament’s most complete team from start to finish.
Didier Deschamps’ side have won all six matches, scoring 16 goals while conceding just four. Kylian Mbappe is leading the Golden Boot race with eight goals, Michael Olise has produced five assists, while Ousmane Dembele continues to thrive alongside them in one of the most dangerous front threes in world football.
A comfortable group stage was followed by victories over Sweden, Paraguay and Morocco, with Les Bleus barely looking troubled throughout the knockout rounds.
Spain (1.91)
Spain’s route has been very different.
They have needed late winners from Mikel Merino in both the Round of 16 against Portugal and the quarter-final against Belgium, but they continue to find a way.
Luis de la Fuente’s side boast the tournament’s best defensive record, conceding just once all tournament, while Rodri has grown stronger with every game and Lamine Yamal is now fully fit after recovering from injury earlier in the competition.
France’s firepower against Spain’s control makes this arguably the standout tactical battle of the tournament.
England vs Argentina
England (1.58)
England have had to battle for everything.
After cruising past Croatia in their opener, Thomas Tuchel’s side have survived scares against DR Congo, Mexico and Norway to reach the last four.
Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham have carried England’s attack, combining for an astonishing 12 of England’s 13 tournament goals. Bellingham has emerged as one of the favourites for the Golden Ball after scoring twice against both Mexico and Norway, while Kane continues to deliver in the biggest moments.
Their resilience has been just as impressive as their quality.
Argentina (1.73)
The defending champions remain alive, but have taken supporters on an emotional rollercoaster.
Lionel Messi has inspired comeback victories over Cape Verde and Egypt before Argentina needed extra time again to finally overcome Switzerland in the quarter-finals.
Messi has already rewritten the history books by becoming the World Cup’s all-time leading goalscorer with 21 goals, while Julian Alvarez, Lautaro Martinez and Enzo Fernandez have all produced decisive moments during the knockout rounds.
They continue to find ways to win, even when nowhere near their best.
Four Teams. Four Very Different Stories.
Each semi-final tells a completely different story; France have looked dominant throughout and deserve their place as favourites to reach the final.
Spain continue to frustrate opponents with their control and defensive solidity, even if they have needed late heroics to get here.
England have shown remarkable resilience, recovering from difficult situations in three consecutive knockout matches while relying on the outstanding partnership of Kane and Bellingham.
Argentina, meanwhile, simply refuse to know when they are beaten, with Messi continuing to produce moments of magic as the reigning champions chase back-to-back World Cup titles.
But only two can make it to New York…
Will France justify favouritism? Can Spain’s defence stop Mbappe? Will England finally overcome Argentina, or can Messi lead one more charge towards the trophy? Back your World Cup semi-final predictions today!
