India, July 15 -- One semifinal is done. The other now takes centre stage. Spain dismantled France with a tactical masterclass in Dallas on Tuesday and now await the winner of Wednesday's blockbuster between defending champions Argentina and England in Atlanta.

Regardless of how Argentina reached the last four, amid refereeing controversies and conspiracy theories, they remain just two victories away from becoming the first nation in 64 years to successfully defend the World Cup. More importantly, they continue carrying the final World Cup dream of Lionel Messi. Standing in their way is England, an opponent they have not faced in international football for 21 years and at the World Cup for 24.

At first glance, the semifinal appears stra...