Although Norway was eliminated from the World Cup a day ago, on July 13 Beijing time, the still "unsettled" Norway coach Solbakken once again discussed the "flying cat" incident during the match in an interview. He harshly criticized the use of VAR in the tournament and stated that if FIFA had generously admitted the mistake, it would have been more dignified—such hesitation only makes them look narrow-minded.

Written by Nan Nan. Going to extra time against Switzerland was no surprise for Argentina. In the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, the Swiss pushed Argentina to the 118th minute, with Di Maria stepping up. However, playing with an extra man for 40 minutes without scoring left frustration written all over the Argentines' faces. So when Alvarez netted that stunning strike in the 112th minute, every Argentine felt a huge relief.

On July 13, Beijing time, 47-year-old Chinese top referee Ma Ning officially concluded his journey at this World Cup, posting a farewell video on social media. In the video, he said emotionally: "From the campus to the World Cup stage, from youthful ignorance to calm composure, I have spent 20 years proving the meaning of persistence. At 47, many say it's too late, but I have always believed that as long as the faith remains, the impossible can be made possible."

Written by Han Bing. This is the most well-deserved World Cup semifinal lineup in history: since FIFA introduced its world ranking system at the end of 1992, it is the first time that the top four ranked teams have all reached the semifinals. Whether you look at the FIFA rankings released before the tournament or the updated standings after the quarterfinals, France, Spain, Argentina, and England occupy the top four spots. In previous World Cups, at most two semifinalists were ranked in the world's top four.

On July 13 Beijing time, after the World Cup semifinalists were confirmed, relevant institutions updated the latest Ballon d'Or odds. Unsurprisingly, players who advanced to the semifinals dominate the top 10 of the odds list. Among them, French captain Kylian Mbappe leads, followed closely by England captain Harry Kane, while Argentine captain Lionel Messi is tied for third with two French stars, Olise and Dembele.

Experts predict that the score of the match between France and Spain in the 2026 World Cup semifinal, taking place at 2:00 AM on July 15, 2026, will be very close.

The 2026 World Cup will witness one of the most anticipated clashes in the world as Argentina and England meet to compete for a spot in the final. Not only is it a showdown between two top contenders for the title, but it also marks the reunion of two archrivals who have created one of the most famous rivalries in World Cup history.

After Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals, Lionel Messi made a meaningful gesture towards Italian football legend Roberto Baggio.

Reaching the semifinals in three consecutive World Cups is an unprecedented achievement in French football history.

Ahead of the clash with the French team in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals, Spanish media outlets are unanimously expressing confidence in "La Roja's" ability to advance, arguing that the team's greatest strength lies not in its stars but in its unity and collective play.