World Cup quiz: Name every team to have reached semi-finals
Retold by Oddsrama · 14 July 2026
The World Cup semi-finals are almost here, and BBC Sport has launched a fresh quiz challenging fans to name every nation that has ever reached this stage of football's biggest tournament. With Spain taking on France and England squaring up against Argentina in the coming matches, it's the perfect moment to test your knowledge of World Cup history.
This quiz taps into the tournament's rich heritage—decades of drama, heartbreak, and glory compressed into a single knockout stage. It's not just about knowing the current semi-finalists; it's about remembering the giants who've made it this far over the years. From European powerhouses to underdogs who captured the world's imagination, the semi-final list tells the story of international football's most competitive moments.
For punters watching these matches unfold, understanding the pedigree and experience of semi-final teams matters. History shows which nations perform when it counts most—the pressure moments, the tactical battles, the clinical finishing. If you've been following the tournament and tracking form, this quiz sharpens your edge on which teams are built for knockout football and which are just happy to be there. It's the kind of depth knowledge that separates casual viewers from serious bettors.
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