2026 FIFA World Cup Semifinals: Schedule, Matchups, and Road to the Final

Out of the original 48 teams that started the 2026 FIFA World Cup, just four remain standing: France, Spain, England, and the defending champions Argentina. After an intense quarterfinal round where France defeated Morocco, Spain narrowly beat Belgium, England overcame Norway, and Argentina triumphed over Switzerland, these teams now need just two wins to claim the title.

Semifinal Schedule and Venues

• Tuesday, July 14: France vs. Spain at 3 p.m. ET – AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
• Wednesday, July 15: England vs. Argentina at 3 p.m. ET – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
• Saturday, July 18: Third-place match featuring semifinal losers at 5 p.m. ET – Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
• Sunday, July 19: Final between semifinal winners at 3 p.m. ET – MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

Quarterfinal Recap

• Morocco stunned Canada with a 3-0 win while France edged Paraguay 1-0.
• Norway upset Brazil 2-1, and England narrowly defeated Mexico 3-2.
• Spain won 1-0 over Portugal, and Belgium crushed the USA 4-1.
• Argentina took down Egypt 3-2, while Switzerland advanced by beating Colombia on penalties (4-3) after a 0-0 draw.

Group Stage Standings Summary

The group stage saw some expected results along with surprises. Here are some key points:

• Mexico led Group A with three straight wins, followed by South Africa.
• Switzerland topped Group B ahead of Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina, all advancing.
• Brazil and Morocco moved past Scotland and Haiti from Group C.
• USA, Australia, and Paraguay advanced from Group D, leaving Türkiye behind.
• Groups E through L featured competitive battles with teams like Germany, Ivory Coast, Netherlands, Japan, Belgium, Egypt, Spain, Cape Verde, France, Norway, Argentina, Austria, Colombia, Portugal, England, and Croatia making it through.

Looking Ahead

The semifinals promise thrilling encounters. France faces Spain in Arlington, Texas, while England meets Argentina in Atlanta. Both matches will decide which two teams have a shot at lifting the trophy in New Jersey on July 19.

We think the stakes couldn’t be higher for these football giants. Each side has battled through tough opponents and emerged resilient. The World Cup’s final chapter is set to deliver excitement and drama.