Semi-finalists included. See the semi-finals and exploits of England, Belgium, Croatia and France at the World Cup

The national team of France has acceded for the sixth time to the semi-finals of the World Cup. The biggest tri-color success was the championship title won on their own pitches in 1998. In 2006, the French also advanced to the finals, but lost to Berlin after a penalty shoot-out with the l & # 39; 39; Italy. In 1958 in Sweden and in 1986 in Mexico, the players of the Seine won bronze medals by beating in the matches of 3.

Location respectively Germany 6: 3 and Belgium 4: 2 (after extra time). The French only won the medal once, reaching the semi-finals of the World Cup. It was in 1982 in Spain, and the Poles barred their way to the podium, beating them in Alicante 3: 2.

Belgium. Realization at the World Cup

Belgian national team only for the second time advanced to the semi-finals of the World Cup. The Belgians do not have any medals of the World Cup. In 1986 in Mexico, they finished fourth, losing in the semifinals with Argentina 0: 2 (both goals scored Diego Maradona), and in the bronze medal match at Puebla with France 2: 4 after extra time. Now, in St. Petersburg, there will be an opportunity for revenge.

England. Achievement at World Championships

The England National Team will play in the World Cup semi-finals for the third time. The English can boast of the title of world champion won in 1966 on their sports fields. In the Wembley final, Alfa Ramsey defeated West Germany 4: 2 after overtime, and Geoff Hurst's third goal so far is controversial, as many believe that the crossbar's ball n Did not cross the goal line. In 1966, England beat Portugal 2: 1 in the semifinals. England played in the semifinal also in 1990 in Italy, where she took fourth place. In the semifinal, she lost 3: 4 after a penalty from Germany (the match ended in a 1: 1 draw), and in the bronze medal match she lost 1: 2 in Bari in Italy.

Croatia. Realization of the World Cup

The Croatian national team, like the Belgians, will also play for the second time in the semifinals of the World Cup. The players of the Adriatic 20 years ago caused a sensation at the World Cup and won a bronze medal. In the French semifinal in France in 1998, they lost 1: 2 with France, but in the match for 3rd place, they won 2: 1 with the Netherlands.

World Cup Semifinals

So, how can you see that each of the semi-finalists of the World Cup in Russia has already played in the first four of the World Cup. The Belgians waited for the longest rehearsal of this achievement – 32 years old, soon the French – 12 years old. Three colors most of the semi-finalists have also reached the medal zone. In the semifinals of the world championships in Russia will play on July 10th France with Belgium and on July 11th England with Croatia.

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