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The World Cup’s final four is set. Here’s what you need to know before the final week
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 12, 2026
· 10 min read
By Ben Church, CNN
(CNN) — We’re going to miss this World Cup when it’s over next week.
We were treated to two brilliant quarterfinals yesterday, which saw both England and Argentina advance to the last four at the expense of Norway and Switzerland.
For England, it was all about one name: J...
Key takeaway I’ve given up on guessing where the 23-year-old plays, he’s sort of just everywhere on the pitch and he netted twice to inspire his team past Erling Haaland’s Norway.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso soccer fans are likely eager to see how the remaining teams, including England and Argentina, will fare in the semifinals. The city's own rich soccer culture, with a strong following for the sport, will be watching closely as these top-ranked teams compete. As the World Cup enters its final week, local bars and restaurants may see an uptick in viewers gathering to watch the matches, providing a boost to the local economy. The semifinal matchup between England and Argentina will be of particular interest, given the star power of players like Jude Bellingham and Julián Alvarez, and El Paso's soccer enthusiasts will be tuning in to see which team will emerge victorious and move on to the final. With the city's diverse population and strong sports spirit, the World Cup's conclusion is sure to be a major topic of conversation in El Paso.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 12, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 10 min
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What is this story about? By Ben Church, CNN
(CNN) — We’re going to miss this World Cup when it’s over next week.
We were treated to two brilliant quarterfinals yesterday, which saw both England and Argentina advance to the last four at the expense of Norway and Switzerland.
For England, it was all about one name: J...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 12, 2026 by KVIA ABC-7 and curated for The El Paso readers.
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