World Cup Semifinals Set as Brazil Faces Netherlands
Brazil acts as defending champion seeking a second straight title while Netherlands France and Croatia chase first crowns. Croatia reaches the final four shortly after gaining nationhood, aiming to upset host France in Saint-Denis as Brazil meets the Netherlands in Marseille.
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Netherlands Fans Paint Marseille Orange After World Cup Win
Dutch fans celebrate in Marseille after World Cup quarterfinal win over Argentina. Orange-clad crowds flood the streets, sing, drink, and parade with inflatable hammers as Holland advances toward a semifinal against Brazil. Locals share fervent pride and party spirit amid the fervor.
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FIFA defends queen input on England World Cup call
FIFA rejected Queen Elizabeth II's criticism of a referee decision in the World Cup match that eliminated England in a shootout. FIFA noted the queen spoke from inexperience and suggested a grandchild might know more about football.
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Germany suffers worst World Cup loss in 1954 style setback
Germany endured a dramatic 3-0 quarterfinal defeat as Croatia surged to end the German run. Woerns was sent off for a foul on Suker, Vinovic doubled the lead, and Suker added a third. Croatia becomes the first team since 1966 to reach the semifinals in their first World Cup.
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