FIFA World Cup is roaring high with big wins and losses since the time it started on June 14. Football fans and spectators don’t fail to miss a single match as it has reached to its end. As FIFA approaches after every four years, the enthusiasm to enjoy most of the interesting teams’ matches is more. Few teams who were expected to reach the semis or finals couldn’t qualify further, like Germany, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Portugal, Sweden, Spain. Obviously, the game doesn’t stop as England, France, Belgium and Croatia stand winners to play in semi-finals.

Semifinal Fixtures on 10 and 11 July (FinalKickOff)

With teams, Uruguay, Brazil, Sweden, and Russia stopping themselves at Quarters because of their loss with their opponents, the top four teams, France, Belgium, England, and Croatia qualify for semis. In the quarter-finals, France beat Uruguay by 2-0; Belgium beat Brazil by 2-1; England beat Sweden by 2-0, and Croatia beat Russia by 4-3 penalties (2-2).

Semi-finals on 10th and 11th July

The winner of Quarterfinal 1, France will play against the winner of Quarterfinal 2, Belgium on Tuesday, 10th July. Whereas, the winner of Quarterfinal 3, England will play against the winner of Quarterfinal 4, Croatia on Wednesday, 11th July.

4 teams, France, Belgium, Croatia and England in Semis (Accra24.com)

For the first time since 1990, England has reached the semi-finals of FIFA World Cup as they defeated Sweden 2-0 along with headed goals by Harry Maguire and Dele Alli. English will try their level best to reach its first final since it won the World Cup last in 1966. Croatia is equally a very good team to qualify for finals. While Sweden is playing the quarter-final World Cup for the first time, since 1994.

SEMIFINALS

Day/Date Match Place Timing
Tus/July 10 France vs Belgium St. Petersburg 11.30 PM
Wed/July 11 England vs Croatia Moscow 11.30 PM

 

  • FRANCE

FIFA Ranking: 7

Road To Semis: (Group Stage) Beat Australia 2-1, Beat Peru 1-0, Drew with Denmark 0-0;

(Round of 16) Beat Argentina 4-3;

(Quarterfinal) Beat Uruguay 2-0

France team for FIFA Semis (Quora)

Top goalscorer: Kylian Mbappe and Antonine Griezmann (3 goals each)

Missing: All available. While they have never really looked troubled until now, France has come across too many as a side that’s still not playing to its true potential. Will they finally explode into life against Belgium?

Coach: Didier Deschamps

France vs Belgium Semifinal on 10th July (AajNews Wala)

  • BELGIUM

FIFA Ranking: 3

Road To Semis: (Group Stage) Beat Panama 3-0, Beat Tunisia 5-2, Beat England 1-0;

(Round of 16) Beat Japan 3-2;

(Quarterfinal) Beat Brazil 2-1.

Belgium team for FIFA Semis (Soccer Box)

Top goalscorer: Romelu Lukaku (4 goals)

Missing: Right back Thomas Meunier through suspension. A combination of grit and ruthlessness helped them script a famous 2-1 win over Brazil in the quarterfinals but Eden Hazard and company can expect another fierce battle against France.

Coach: Roberto Martinez

  • ENGLAND

FIFA Ranking: 12

Road To Semis: (Group Stage) Beat Tunisia 2-1, Beat Panama 6-1, Lost to Belgium 1-0.];

(Round of 16) Beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties, the match ended 1-1 after extra time;

(Quarterfinal) Beat Sweden 2-0.

England team for FIFA Semis (DNA India)

Top goalscorer: Harry Kane (6 goals)

Missing: All available. In reaching the semifinals, Southgate’s side is already being hailed as heroes for accomplishing what no England team has managed since 1990. Croatia, though, may just prove to be their sternest test yet.

Coach: Gareth Southgate  

England vs Croatia Semifinal on 11th July (1000PDF)

          

  • CROATIA

FIFA Ranking: 20

Road To Semis: (Group Stage) Beat Nigeria 2-0, Beat Argentina 3-0, Beat Iceland 2-1;

(Round of 16) Beat Denmark 3-2 on penalties, the match ended 1-1 after extra time;

(Quarterfinal) Beat Russia 4-3 on penalties, the match ended 2-2 after extra time.

Croatia team for FIFA Semis (www.observerbd.com)

Top goalscorer: Luka Modric (2 goals)

Missing: All available. Modric and mates are a win away from going further than their 1998 compatriots. However, they have put in a lot of hours with both their knockouts going the distance.

Coach: Zlatko Dalic

THIRD-PLACE PLAY-OFF

Sat/July 14 Loser of SF1 Vs Loser of SF2 St. Petersburg 7.30 PM

FIFA World Cup 2018 (Times Now)

Cheer for your favorite teams among the four- France, Belgium, England, Croatia! Hope the best two teams meet in FIFA finals! Watch out the latest matches on Sony Ten 2 and Soy Ten 3. Do share your comments with us about who will be the winner for 2018 FIFA World Cup! 🙂




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