On July 7th, the Netherlands secured their place in the Euro semi-finals after a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory against Turkey. All four semi-finalists have been confirmed: France, Spain, England, and the Netherlands. This is the first time in history that all four Euro semi-finalists have reached the World Cup final.
These four teams are all established European powerhouses, each with a history of success on the world stage. France boasts the most impressive World Cup record, with two titles and two runner-up finishes (1998 champions, 2006 runners-up, 2018 champions, 2022 runners-up). Despite some early struggles, their semi-final berth is well deserved.
Spain dominated the world from 2008 to 2012, winning one World Cup and two European Championships, creating a Spanish dynasty in football. Their golden generation reached the pinnacle in 2010, claiming Spain’s sole World Cup title and securing a place in history.
England, hosting the tournament in 1966, also enjoyed a moment of glory, winning their only World Cup title. The Netherlands, although never claiming the World Cup, hold the prestigious title of “unofficial champions” with three runner-up finishes (1974, 1978, 2010).
This is the first time in Euro history that all four semi-finalists have previously reached a World Cup final, making this undoubtedly the strongest semi-final lineup ever assembled!
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