{"id":13997,"date":"2026-07-12T11:35:40","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T10:35:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/duelbits.com/blog\/?p=13997"},"modified":"2026-07-12T11:35:57","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T10:35:57","slug":"world-cup-2026-semifinals-betting-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/duelbits.com/blog\/sportsbook\/world-cup-2026-semifinals-betting-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"World Cup 2026 Semifinals Betting Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"HowTo\",\n  \"name\": \"How to Bet on the World Cup 2026 Semifinals on Duelbits\",\n  \"description\": \"Step-by-step guide to placing World Cup 2026 semifinal bets on Duelbits Sportsbook.\",\n  \"step\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"HowToStep\",\n      \"name\": \"Log in to Duelbits\",\n      \"text\": \"Head to Duelbits.com and log in. Click World Cup 26 in the top navigation to access all active World Cup match markets.\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"HowToStep\",\n      \"name\": \"Find the two semifinal matches\",\n      \"text\": \"Both semifinal fixtures are live: France vs Spain (Tuesday July 14, Dallas) and England vs Argentina (Wednesday July 15, Atlanta). Each has 1,000+ individual markets including match winner, both teams to score, first goalscorer, correct score, and total goals.\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"HowToStep\",\n      \"name\": \"Browse the match winner odds\",\n      \"text\": \"France vs Spain three-way market on Duelbits: France 2.33 \/ Draw 3.30 \/ Spain 3.25. England vs Argentina: England 2.55 \/ Draw 3.05 \/ Argentina 3.05. The England vs Argentina market is the most evenly priced fixture remaining in the tournament.\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"HowToStep\",\n      \"name\": \"Check the World Cup outright and Golden Boot markets\",\n      \"text\": \"Navigate to the FIFA World Cup season page for outright markets. France now lead the tournament winner odds. Golden Boot: Messi leads with 8 goals, Bellingham and Mbapp\u00e9 on 6 each. The Golden Boot race going into the semifinals is the most competitive it has been at any World Cup in recent memory.\"\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"HowToStep\",\n      \"name\": \"Enter World Cup Showdown Matchday 7\",\n      \"text\": \"Predict correct scores for both semifinal matches in the free-to-play World Cup Showdown. Matchday 7 covers the semifinals \u2014 top 10 correct score predictors share the $4,000 prize pool. 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The France vs Spain matchup is the first time the two highest-ranked FIFA teams have met in a World Cup semifinal.\"\n      }\n    }\n  ]\n}\n<\/script>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the first time in the 92-year history of the FIFA World Cup, the four highest-ranked teams on the planet have all reached the last four simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The semifinals at the 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature the top-four ranked teams in the FIFA rankings. It marks the first time that the top-four teams in the FIFA rankings have all made the semifinals at the World Cup. France (No. 1) face Spain (No. 2) in Dallas on Tuesday. England (No. 3) face Argentina (No. 4, and defending champions) in Atlanta on Wednesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What we know from the quarterfinals:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>France<\/strong> dismantled Morocco 2-0 without fuss. Mbapp\u00e9 scored. Demb\u00e9l\u00e9 scored. Dominant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Spain<\/strong> survived Belgium 2-1. Merino, who also scored the stoppage-time winner against Portugal in the R16, delivered again from the bench in the 88th minute. Merino has now scored twice in crucial late moments in consecutive knockout games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>England<\/strong> beat Norway 2-1 after extra time at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, where Jude Bellingham announced himself as a World Cup force with two goals including the extra-time winner. He now has six goals in the tournament, and the Golden Boot race is the most compelling three-way contest in years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Argentina<\/strong> came through Switzerland 3-1 after extra time, Juli\u00e1n \u00c1lvarez's 112th-minute goal completing a comeback, with the result shadowed by another VAR controversy that saw Switzerland reduced to ten men late in the match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bet on both semifinals at <a href=\"https:\/\/duelbits.com\/en\/sportsbook\/editorial\/world-cup-26\">Duelbits World Cup 26<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>All odds from Duelbits Sportsbook, correct at time of writing and subject to change.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-semifinal-schedule-amp-venues\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Semifinal Schedule &amp; Venues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Match<\/th><th>Date<\/th><th>Kick-off<\/th><th>Venue<\/th><th>City<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>France vs Spain<\/strong><\/td><td>Tuesday 14 July<\/td><td>3pm ET \/ 8pm BST<\/td><td>AT&amp;T Stadium (Dallas Stadium)<\/td><td>Arlington, Texas<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>England vs Argentina<\/strong><\/td><td>Wednesday 15 July<\/td><td>3pm ET \/ 8pm BST<\/td><td>Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta Stadium)<\/td><td>Atlanta, Georgia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Third Place<\/td><td>Friday 18 July<\/td><td>5pm ET \/ 10pm BST<\/td><td>Hard Rock Stadium<\/td><td>Miami, Florida<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Final<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sunday 19 July<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>3pm ET \/ 8pm BST<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>MetLife Stadium (NY\/NJ Stadium)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>East Rutherford, NJ<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-semifinal-match-odds\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Semifinal Match Odds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Match<\/th><th>Home<\/th><th>Draw<\/th><th>Away<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>France vs Spain<\/strong><\/td><td>France <strong>2.33<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>3.30<\/strong><\/td><td>Spain <strong>3.25<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>England vs Argentina<\/strong><\/td><td>England <strong>2.55<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>3.05<\/strong><\/td><td>Argentina <strong>3.05<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Live at <a href=\"https:\/\/duelbits.com\/en\">Duelbits<\/a> with 1,000+ markets per match.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-golden-boot-race-the-most-competitive-in-world-cup-history\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Golden Boot Race - The Most Competitive in World Cup History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Three players, three different semifinalists, within two goals of the lead heading into the final two knockout matches before the trophy game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Player<\/th><th>Team<\/th><th>Goals<\/th><th>Duelbits GB Odds<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Messi, Lionel<\/strong><\/td><td>Argentina<\/td><td><strong>8<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2.15<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Bellingham, Jude<\/strong><\/td><td>England<\/td><td><strong>6<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>12.50<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Mbapp\u00e9, Kylian<\/strong><\/td><td>France<\/td><td><strong>6<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>2.25<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kane, Harry<\/td><td>England<\/td><td>4+<\/td><td>17.00<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oyarzabal, Mikiel<\/td><td>Spain<\/td><td>4<\/td><td>31.00<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Messi leads. Bellingham and Mbapp\u00e9 are two back. Both play on Tuesday and Wednesday, meaning the Golden Boot race will be resolved, or dramatically tightened, across the two days of semifinals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The analytical implication for betting: any first goalscorer market featuring all three at the same time captures the maximum density of Golden Boot pressure in a single window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-semifinal-1-france-vs-spain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Semifinal 1: France vs Spain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-tuesday-14-july-3pm-et-8pm-bst-at-amp-t-stadium-dallas\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tuesday 14 July, 3pm ET \/ 8pm BST - AT&amp;T Stadium, Dallas<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>France 2.33 \/ Draw 3.30 \/ Spain 3.25<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the match the tournament deserved. The two best teams in Europe, No. 1 and No. 2 in FIFA's rankings, meeting for the first time at a World Cup semifinal. France, the world's most prolific attacking side in this tournament with 14+ goals. Spain, a team that hasn't been to a World Cup final since they won it in 2010, now unbeaten across the entire tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The superstars will be out in force in Dallas on Tuesday as France take on Spain. Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 has been in sensational form during this tournament, and he will look to continue his scoring streak against La Roja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>France - The Machine That Keeps Scoring<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">France's goal tally in this tournament isn't just impressive, it's the highest at any 2026 World Cup stage by any team. 14+ goals across five matches includes a 3-0 group stage dismantling of Sweden, a 4-1 demolition of Norway (Demb\u00e9l\u00e9 hat-trick), a clinical 1-0 over Paraguay in the R16, and a composed 2-0 of Morocco in the QF. Mbapp\u00e9 has been at the centre of everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mbapp\u00e9 has reached the semifinals in all three of his World Cup appearances. Now he's seeking to reach the finals in each of his first three World Cup appearances. He has 6 goals in the tournament and is chasing Messi's Golden Boot lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Michael Olise and Ousmane Demb\u00e9l\u00e9 will also be eager to play a starring role in Texas. France are not just Mbapp\u00e9, the supporting cast in 2026 has been as complete as at any tournament in recent French history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Spain - Merino and the 10-Man Attack<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spain are back in the semifinals for the first time since they won the World Cup in 2010. They have done it with Mikel Merino becoming the most important substitute in this tournament's history, scoring in stoppage time against Portugal in the R16, then from the bench in the 88th minute against Belgium in the QF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the concern is real. Spain need more from the first-choice attack, as Lamine Yamal has not looked fully fit coming off a hamstring injury. Mikel Merino scored late winners off the bench in Spain's last two matches, will he be a super-sub again, or could he force his way into the starting XI?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spain's defensive record has been the best in the tournament outside of France, they haven't conceded more than one goal in any match. Their pressing structure and Rodri's return to peak form in midfield give them a platform that neutralises almost any attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spain's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal will be appearing in his first World Cup semifinal and will be a key outlet for the reigning European champions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yamal at full fitness vs France is a completely different match to Yamal hampered. Spain need him. France know they need to neutralise him. That contest on the right channel of the Dallas pitch is the match within the match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-the-analytical-case-for-each-outcome\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Analytical Case for Each Outcome<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>France to win at 2.33:<\/strong> France's goal differential, attacking variety, and the weight of Mbapp\u00e9's Golden Boot hunger make them the most dangerous team remaining. Spain conceded to Belgium and has leaned heavily on one super-sub, France's multi-angle attack is the hardest test of Spain's defensive system yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Draw at 3.30:<\/strong> Spain's defensive organisation can suppress even France for 90 minutes, their press and Rodri-anchored midfield are designed for exactly this kind of match. A 0-0 or 1-1 after regulation is entirely plausible. At 3.30, the draw is underpriced relative to Spain's structural defensive quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Spain to win at 3.25:<\/strong> Spain's two recent elimination wins have come in the final 2-5 minutes. If Spain can hold France for 85 minutes, Merino comes off the bench and punishes them. The late-game dynamism is real and statistically demonstrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best bet:<\/strong> France to win at <strong>2.33<\/strong>, the most analytically coherent choice given their goal scoring form, but Spain at 3.25 each-way is worth covering given their demonstrated late-game quality and Yamal's potential to create a decisive moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-semifinal-2-england-vs-argentina\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Semifinal 2: England vs Argentina<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-wednesday-15-july-3pm-et-8pm-bst-mercedes-benz-stadium-atlanta\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wednesday 15 July, 3pm ET \/ 8pm BST - Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>England 2.55 \/ Draw 3.05 \/ Argentina 3.05<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is no more emotionally charged fixture in international football. England and Argentina have met five times at the World Cup, the 1966 quarter-final, the 1986 quarter-final (Hand of God and Goal of the Century), 1998 and 2002. This is their first semifinal meeting. The first time the rivalry has this much at stake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Argentina is looking to repeat as World Cup champs, while England is seeking its first World Cup title since 1966.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>England - Bellingham's Tournament<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">England advanced to the semifinals at the World Cup for the fourth time in the federation's history, defeating Norway in extra time in the quarterfinals. Jude Bellingham scored a brace in England's 2-1 victory, helping the Three Lions get their second semifinal appearance at the World Cup in three tournaments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bellingham now has 6 goals, level with Mbapp\u00e9 for second in the Golden Boot race. He has done the impossible: surpassed Kane as England's most important attacking player at this tournament while simultaneously becoming the match-decisive force that England have spent decades searching for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first phase of England's run at the World Cup was built on goals scored by their talismanic captain Harry Kane, but Jude Bellingham joined the party in the knockouts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">England at 2.55 reflects genuine belief that this team, which beat Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca in the R16, the most celebrated result in England's recent football history, has the character and quality for one final step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Argentina - Messi's Last Dance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Argentina also picked up an extra-time win, defeating Switzerland. However, Argentina was the beneficiary of another controversial VAR decision, with Switzerland playing with 10 men late in the match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The VAR controversy clouds the quality assessment but doesn't diminish the result. \u00c1lvarez's 112th-minute goal, Messi's continued orchestration, and Mac Allister's relentless midfield work are genuine assets regardless of the circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Messi has eight goals in six matches. He did not score in the quarterfinal. Against England, in a World Cup semifinal, with a second consecutive final the prize, the mathematics of Messi's motivation are straightforward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Still, Lionel Messi and Argentina are in the semifinals for the second straight World Cup and for the third time in five tournaments. Messi 39 years old, golden boot leader, defending world champions, against England at the World Cup for the first time since 2002.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The market's response is a three-way near-coin flip: England 2.55, Draw 3.05, Argentina 3.05. This is the most evenly priced semifinal in modern World Cup history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Juli\u00e1n \u00c1lvarez - The Player England Must Stop<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If England want to reach their first World Cup final since 1966, they need to neutralise \u00c1lvarez before they worry about Messi. \u00c1lvarez has been the physical centrepiece that allows Messi the freedom to operate deeper. Without \u00c1lvarez running channels and holding up play, Messi is a luxury player without a platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00c1lvarez's return could be Argentina's antidote to their Messi dependency, and England's defensive setup must account for both simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-the-analytical-case-for-each-outcome-0\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Analytical Case for Each Outcome<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>England to win at 2.55:<\/strong> Bellingham's form is at its tournament peak. England have the physicality and pressing structure to limit Messi's space. The 2.55 price acknowledges home nation advantage (Anglophone crowd in Atlanta), recent form trajectory (best England tournament performances in decades), and the marginal quality edge over an Argentina side that has needed extra time in consecutive knockout matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Draw at 3.05:<\/strong> This match has penalty shootout written all over it. Both teams' knockout path has involved grinding out results rather than dominating. England's defensive record and Argentina's VAR-assisted survival suggest a match where 90-minute quality is secondary to resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Argentina to win at 3.05:<\/strong> Messi with 8 goals hasn't scored in the QF, he will score here. Argentina's experience of back-to-back tournaments, the psychological edge of holding the trophy, and the historic England vs Argentina pressure on the Three Lions' side. At 3.05, Argentina represent the value pick given their underlying quality despite the circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best bet:<\/strong> Argentina at <strong>3.05<\/strong>, this price underweights Messi's Golden Boot motivation, Argentina's experience in knockout football, and the psychological weight England carry into any match against their most famous historical rivals. The draw at 3.05 as a safety net captures the penalty shootout probability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-best-bets-summary\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Bets Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Match<\/th><th>Selection<\/th><th>Duelbits Odds<\/th><th>Reasoning<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>France vs Spain<\/strong><\/td><td>France to win<\/td><td><strong>2.33<\/strong><\/td><td>14+ goal tournament, Mbapp\u00e9 Golden Boot pressure, Spain's attack wasteful<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>France vs Spain<\/strong><\/td><td>Spain each-way \/ draw<\/td><td><strong>3.25\/3.30<\/strong><\/td><td>Defensive record is elite, Merino's late-game history is proven, good cover bet<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>England vs Argentina<\/strong><\/td><td>Argentina to win<\/td><td><strong>3.05<\/strong><\/td><td>Messi's Golden Boot hunger (8 goals, 0 in QF), defending champions' experience<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>England vs Argentina<\/strong><\/td><td>Draw<\/td><td><strong>3.05<\/strong><\/td><td>Both teams needed extra time in QFs, this is a penalty shootout match<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Golden Boot<\/strong><\/td><td>Bellingham anytime scorer vs Argentina<\/td><td>Check Duelbits<\/td><td>6 goals, peak form, 1 match left to close the gap to Messi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Golden Boot<\/strong><\/td><td>Messi anytime scorer vs England<\/td><td>Check Duelbits<\/td><td>8 goals, didn't score in QF, Argentina vs England in a WC semi is his ultimate stage<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bet on all World Cup 2026 semifinal markets at Duelbits World Cup 26.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For our full tournament coverage, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/duelbits.com\/blog\/sportsbook\/world-cup-2026-outright-winner-predictions\/\">World Cup 2026 Winner Predictions<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/duelbits.com\/blog\/sportsbook\/world-cup-2026-golden-boot-odds\/\">World Cup 2026 Golden Boot Odds<\/a>, and our <a href=\"https:\/\/duelbits.com\/blog\/sportsbook\/world-cup-2026-showdown-free-to-play\/\">World Cup 26 Showdown guide<\/a>, predict semifinal correct scores on Matchday 7 and compete for $4,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What are the World Cup 2026 semifinal fixtures?<\/strong> France vs Spain, Tuesday July 14 (3pm ET, Dallas) and England vs Argentina, Wednesday July 15 (3pm ET, Atlanta). Both kick off at 3pm ET\/8pm BST.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What are the semifinal odds on Duelbits?<\/strong> France vs Spain: France <strong>2.33<\/strong> \/ Draw <strong>3.30<\/strong> \/ Spain <strong>3.25<\/strong>. England vs Argentina: England <strong>2.55<\/strong> \/ Draw <strong>3.05<\/strong> \/ Argentina <strong>3.05<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Who leads the Golden Boot race going into the semifinals?<\/strong> Messi (8 goals, Argentina), then Bellingham (6) and Mbapp\u00e9 (6), the most competitive three-way Golden Boot race in recent World Cup history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What happened in the quarterfinals?<\/strong> France 2-0 Morocco. Spain 2-1 Belgium (Merino 88'). England 2-1 Norway AET (Bellingham brace, including extra-time winner). 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