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On July 12, in the World Cup quarterfinals, Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 to advance to the final. The article highlights that the top four teams in the pre-tournament FIFA rankings all reached the semi-finals: France (ranked 3rd) vs Spain (2nd), and England (4th) vs Argentina (1st). The rankings used are those published before the World Cup started, not real-time updates. The report originates from Hupu Football News, a Chinese sports community, and includes reader comments praising the quality of the top teams.
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In the World Cup quarterfinals, Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 to advance to the final.
In this World Cup, the top four teams in the FIFA rankings all reached the semifinals:
- France (3) vs Spain (2)
- England (4) vs Argentina (1)
Note: The rankings are those regularly published before the start of the World Cup, not real-time rankings.
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