The England-Argentina semifinal will place Spence against Romero and Senesi, making it the key fixture for the club’s contingent.
The report says:
That matchup guarantees a Tottenham representative in the championship game, although the club’s supporters will be divided between an English breakthrough and another Argentina run.
The other semifinal reportedly sends Spain against France, with Porro representing Tottenham. He is said to have started every knockout match for Luis de la Fuente’s side, following appearances during the group stage.
That progression makes Porro’s role particularly significant. A consistent place in Spain’s knockout line-up would give Tottenham one of its defenders a strong tournament rhythm before returning to club football. His reported goal against Austria also underlines his attacking contribution from the full-back position.
Four players reaching this stage reflects Tottenham’s growing international reach, but it also complicates preparations for the next domestic campaign. Romero, Porro and Spence appear to have played important roles, while Senesi remains part of Argentina’s final push.
The immediate storyline is the semifinal sequence: Spain versus France comes first, followed by England versus Argentina. Tottenham will discover whether it has one finalist or more, and how much tournament fatigue could shape the club’s next season.