# Final Four Frenzy and Hidden Contenders | MLS News

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Podcast: [MLS News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mls-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7438489)
Published: 2026-07-12T05:16:49+00:00
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The World Cup final four is a toss-up, but the draw’s split: two heavy favorites and two underdogs who stumbled through. Argentina’s a rollercoaster—resilient, Messi-dependent, and defensively shaky. England’s made it by luck and grit, facing Argentina again in the semis. France, though, looks unstoppable—dominant, clinical, and led by Mbappé. The real battle? Figuring out who’s truly built to win it all. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a59a3b83fa499c1b

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