Italy and United States advance to the Intercontinental Football 7 Cup Final
Convincing semifinal victories set up a highly anticipated championship clash between two unbeaten teams.
The semifinals of the 2026 Intercontinental Football 7 Cup delivered two high-quality encounters, as Italy and the United States secured their places in the tournament final with impressive performances. Both teams continued their outstanding campaigns and now stand just one victory away from lifting the trophy.
Italy produced an outstanding attacking display to defeat Paraguay 6-2, controlling the match from start to finish and booking its place in the championship game. In the other semifinal, the United States maintained its perfect defensive record with a solid 3-0 victory over Colombia, once again demonstrating why it has been one of the tournament's standout teams.
The results set up a blockbuster final between Italy and the United States, two nations that have impressed throughout the competition with dominant performances on both ends of the pitch. Meanwhile, Paraguay and Colombia will meet in the third-place playoff as the Intercontinental Football 7 Cup reaches its exciting conclusion.
Semifinal Results
Italy 6-2 Paraguay
United States 3-0 Colombia
Final
Italy vs United States
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