​And then there were four—and what a final four it is. Spain, the world’s second-ranked team, will clash with France, ranked third, while the top-ranked Argentina meet the fourth-placed England. The lineup of contenders is brimming with quality in every position: Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal, Harry Kane, and more.
If you could assemble a combined XI from the remaining four teams, who would you pick? BBC Sport has already attempted a combined semi-final XI, and now we’re inviting you to test your judgment and see if you can do better. Make your selections and share your thoughts on their choices in the comments below.
BBC Sport’s combined semi-final XI [BBC]
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