The countdown is on. The final four teams of this World Cup are waiting to do battle this week, and we cannot wait for it.

And still a plethora of big names. As in one semifinal, you have the likes of Killeen and Bapap against Leimian Yamal.

In the next one, Jude Bellingham, who has been absolutely on song for England, will go up against the greatest of all time. Leonel Messi and the reigning

world champions, Argentina. A lot of bad blood in between these sides, but that usually makes

for fireworks on the pitch. Here's a look at how things stand now as we head into the semifinals,

just 24 hours away from the first one, which will be France against Spain.

Welcome into this edition of ESPNFC.

I'm Alexis Yunus alongside my very vibesy crew of Shaka Hissop and Alejandro Moreno.

If you're having World Cup withdrawals because there's no games today.

Trust me, we are two, but we are going to bring you through it very happily.

Right, let's have a look at some of the headlines heading into that very first semifinal.

I said between France and Spain.

This is what Marca has to say and is champion DNA.

As for Le Keep, I will tell you that translation. It stands as the ruthless world of reunions. I keep getting a little dramatic there indeed. I thought you were going to actually read it. No, no, no, I'm not going to disgrace myself like that today. Not going to disgrace myself. But someone who I'm pretty sure could read that in French, Spanish, Japanese, or any other

languages are Alex Aljo. Alex, thank you so much for joining us. She's live in Dallas,

like I said, 24 hours away from what is going to be a great semifinal between France and Spain.

France heavy favorites going into this one. Spain as well, Alex, but of course the Spanish,

you still feel like want to go up

another gear, or specifically La Minia Mal. But what's the vibe been like there, especially from

the Spanish fans? Well, firstly, it is very hot, very humid here in Dallas, Alexis, but the players

won't have to worry about that because

the roof will be on this impressive stadium, the ninth and final World Cup match taking place

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