France, Spain, England, and the Netherlands—all four teams have reached the World Cup final before. Who will ultimately lift the trophy?



In the quarter-finals of the European Championship, the Netherlands staged a 2-1 comeback victory against Turkey to advance to the semifinals. All four semifinalists of the European Championship have been determined: France, Spain, England, and the Netherlands. Remarkably, this marks the first time in history that all four semifinalists have previously reached the World Cup final.

These semifinalists are traditional powerhouses in European football, each with notable performances on the World Cup stage. France boasts an impressive record with 2 World Cup titles (1998, 2018) and 2 runner-up finishes (2006, 2022), solidifying their status as one of the favorites for this tournament despite facing challenges.

Spain enjoyed a golden era from 2008 to 2012, winning 1 World Cup and 2 European Championships, establishing their dominance in global football. Their victory in 2010 marked Spain's first and only World Cup triumph to date.

England, as hosts, claimed their sole World Cup title in 1966. Although the Netherlands hasn't won a World Cup, their three runner-up finishes (1974, 1978, 2010) have earned them the reputation of being the best team never to win the title.

This European Championship is the first in history where all four semifinalists have previously reached the World Cup final, making it one of the strongest semifinal line-ups ever seen.