Brooklyn Nets 76:83 Atlanta Hawks 
Aguada Santeros 83:79 Capitanes de Arecibo 
Gigantes de Carolina 71:73 Vaqueros de Bayamon 
Edmonton Stingers 94:112 Vancouver Bandits 
Toronto Raptors 102:89 Houston Rockets 
Ringwood W 90:99 Bendigo Braves W 
Mackay Meteorettes W 88:59 Sunshine Coast Phoenix W 
Dallas Mavericks 70:91 Los Angeles Lakers 
Wellington Saints 88:98 Canterbury Rams 
Northside Wizards W 88:60 Brisbane Capitals W 
Newcastle Falcons W 74:46 Hornsby S. W 
Warwick Senators 64:111 Geraldton Buccaneers 
Ringwood 95:76 Bendigo Braves 
Ipswich Force W 73:90 North Gold Coast Seahawks W 
Mackay Meteors 79:86 Sunshine Coast Phoenix 
Northside Wizards 88:100 Brisbane Capitals 
Newcastle Falcons 76:72 Hornsby S. 
Auckland Tuatara 45:53 Otago Nuggets 
Ipswich Force 42:22 North Gold Coast Seahawks 
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.