# World Cup Semi Finals 2026: Who will make the final?

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Podcast: [talkSPORT Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/talksport-daily-528017)
Published: 2026-07-14T06:00:00+00:00
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Alex Crook and Troy Deeney are live from New York City with a massive preview of the World Cup semi-finals as the final four prepare for battle. The boys take a deep dive into the blockbuster clash between France and Spain. Can Kylian Mbappé fire Les Bleus to another final, or will Spain's midfield maestros dominate? Troy breaks down how to stop the French machine and we also hear from the new Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso who explained his views on the match. PLUS attention turns to the heavyweight showdown between England and Argentina. After the Three Lions' dramatic quarter-final escape, the guys debate how England can stop Lionel Messi and company. Troy also discusses Noni Madueke and whether we'll see him play a part in this match as well as revealing who he would start at number 10, Lionel Messi or Jude Bellingham... It's the final four of the 2026 World Cup and this is your comprehensive preview on the talkSPORT World Cup Daily. YouTube: @talkSPORT X: @talkSPORT & @talkSPORT2 Instagram: @talkSPORT Website: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORT Photo Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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