2026 World Cup: All Semifinalists Determined
Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The semifinalists for the 2026 World Cup have been determined: France, Spain, England, and Argentina.
- France will play Spain, and England will face Argentina in the semifinals.
- The semifinals are scheduled for July 14 and 15, with matches starting at 01:00 Bishkek time for fans in Kyrgyzstan.
The field for the 2026 World Cup has narrowed to its final four contenders: France, Spain, England, and Argentina. These four national teams will battle for the sport's ultimate prize.
The semifinal matchups are set. Reigning champions France will take on Spain in the first match. The second semifinal will feature a clash between England and Argentina.
In the quarterfinals, England secured their spot by defeating Norway with a late goal in the 93rd minute, winning 2-1. Argentina advanced by overcoming Switzerland in a hard-fought match that went into extra time. After a 1-1 draw in regular time, Argentina scored in the 112th and 121st minutes to secure their victory.
The semifinals are scheduled to take place on July 14 and 15. For fans in Kyrgyzstan, both matches will kick off at 01:00 Bishkek time, with the France vs. Spain game on July 15 and the England vs. Argentina game on July 16.
Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.