Portugal, France surprise semifinalists (AP)

by lazy_sport | July 5, 2006 at 06:09 am
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Back in December, France was a 12-1 longshot to win the World Cup, and Portugal was an even bigger underdog at 20-1. Yet Sunday's championship game won't see Brazil, Argentina, Germany or the Netherlands, favorites long gone. In their place will be France or Portugal, who meet Wednesday for a spot in the final against Italy, the only pre-tournament favorite still standing after knocking off fellow...

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