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LIVE: France, Belgium Clash in World Cup Semifinals

France and Belgium are a win away from a place in the World Cup final, and the two European powerhouses go head-to-head in Saint Petersburg, Russia, for the chance to play for the sport's biggest prize.

The two sides boast a collection of stars, with Romelu Lukaku, Eden Hazard and Kevin De Bruyne pacing the dynamic Red Devils, while France counters with Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann and Paul Pogba. Both won their groups and endured a scare en route to the final four, though France's road has been considerably smoother. Les Bleus trailed Argentina in the second half before battling back to reach the quarterfinals, where they eased by Uruguay.