Spain and France set for a blockbuster World Cup semi
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France lead The Athletic’s post-quarterfinal rankings with six straight wins and a stingy defense, while Spain sit second after Merino’s late winner against Belgium; Argentina remains third as knockouts loom, with a tantalising prospect of a France–Spain semi on the horizon and Argentina set to face Switzerland next.
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