FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Finals Confirmed: France, Spain, Argentina and England Set for Title Battle

The FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals are officially set after the conclusion of the quarter-finals, with France, Spain, defending champions Argentina, and England advancing to the final four of the tournament.

The remaining teams will now have a three-day break before the semi-finals begin. With only four nations left in contention, attention is focused on whether Argentina can successfully defend its world title or if France, Spain, or England will lift football’s biggest trophy.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Schedule

The first semi-final will see three-time world champions France face Spain, winners of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The match will be played at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Tuesday, July 14, at 2:00 p.m. local time (12:00 a.m. PKT on Wednesday, July 15).

The second semi-final will feature defending champions Argentina against England at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday, July 15, at 3:00 p.m. local time (12:00 a.m. PKT on Thursday, July 16).

Final and Third-Place Match

The winners of the two semi-finals will meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final, which will be played in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday, July 19, at 3:00 p.m. local time.

The third-place playoff will take place in Miami on Saturday, July 18, featuring the two losing semi-finalists. The match is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. local time (2:00 a.m. PKT on Sunday, July 19).

Race for the World Cup Trophy

With the tournament entering its final stage, football fans around the world are awaiting two high-profile semi-finals that will determine this year’s finalists. Argentina will aim to retain the trophy, while France, Spain, and England each look to add another FIFA World Cup title to their history.

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