After which there have been 4 – and what a ultimate 4 it’s.
The world’s second-ranked crew Spain will face the quantity three France, then top-ranking Argentina tackle fourth-placed England.
And the perimeters are jam-packed with high quality in each place – Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal, Harry Kane…
For those who needed to decide a mixed XI from the remaining 4, who would you select?
BBC Sport have had a go at selecting their XI beneath and we need to see if you are able to do higher.
Make your picks and touch upon our decisions beneath.
