Colorado Rapids II 1:0 North Texas 
Houston Sur 1:4 San Antonio FC 2 
Lubbock Matadors 0:2 West Texas 
Des Moines Menace 3:1 St. Louis Ambush 
Red River 1:5 Mississippi Brilla 
Forward Madison 4:3 Union Omaha 
Birmingham Legion 3:1 FC Tulsa 
Louisville City 4:2 Lexington 
Managua 2:0 Rancho Santana 
Denton Diablos 1:0 Fort Worth Vaqueros 
McKinney Chupacabras 1:2 Texoma 
Peoria 5:1 Springfield 
Corpus Christi 1:1 One Knoxville 
San Diego Wave W 0:2 Angel City W 
Almaden 6:0 Davis Legacy 
Colorado Storm 4:0 Albion Colorado 
San Antonio 2:0 Chattanooga Red Wolves 
El Paso Locomotive 0:2 New Mexico United 
Argentina 3:1 Switzerland 
Real Estelí 2:0 Xilotepelt 
Boise 2:0 Sacramento Republic 
Real Monarchs 2:1 Vancouver Whitecaps II 
Los Angeles FC II 0:0 Portland Timbers II 
AMSG 1:2 Seahorses 
Redlands 1:1 Ventura County Fusion 
Monterey Bay 2:3 Las Vegas Lights 
Orange County SC 0:3 Colorado Springs 
Stars FC 3:3 Capo 
Valentine 3:2 Kahibah 
Alta 2:1 Phoenix Rising 
For the first time since FIFA began ranking national teams, the top four ranked squads have all advanced to the semifinal round of the World Cup. This unprecedented lineup shows just how strong the best teams in the world are playing right now.
How the Top Four Teams Dominated Their Way to the Semis
Each of the top four ranked teams earned their spot by winning two knockout rounds without any major upsets. They proved that rankings can reflect real on-field performance.
- All four teams won their Round of 16 matches by at least two goals.
- Three of the four quarterfinal wins came in regulation time, showing deep control of the game.
- Defensive records were nearly perfect, with only two total goals conceded across all four teams in the quarterfinals.
Why This Historic Semifinal Lineup Matters
This is the first time in World Cup history that the four highest-ranked nations have all made it this far together. In past tournaments, at least one top team typically got knocked out early by a lower-ranked underdog. Now, fans get to see the absolute best face off with a title on the line.
The semifinal matchups will feature two games that could easily be finals themselves, raising the excitement level for viewers around the globe.
What This Means for the Rest of the Tournament
With the top four ranked teams still standing, the semifinals promise to be the most competitive in World Cup history. Every match will be a clash of world-class talent, and the winner will have truly earned the title of best team on the planet. Fans should expect high-level play, tight scores, and unforgettable moments as these four giants battle for a spot in the final.