2026 World Cup: Semifinal matchups and schedule announced

The path to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final is now clear, with the semifinal pairings determined after the conclusion of the last two quarterfinal matches. England edged out Norway in extra time, while Argentina overcame Switzerland in a closely contested game.

France and Spain, who had already secured their spots, will compete in the first semifinal on Tuesday, July 14, at 22:00 local time in Arlington. This European clash will determine one of the finalists.

The second semifinal will feature a historic matchup between England and Argentina. This highly anticipated game is scheduled for Wednesday, July 15, also at 22:00, and will be held in Atlanta. Both teams have a rich history of encounters, adding to the intrigue of this fixture.

The winners of these two semifinals will advance to the grand final, set to take place on Sunday evening, July 19, at 22:00 in New York. Additionally, a third-place playoff match will be held in Miami in the early hours of Sunday, July 19.

The tournament schedule also confirms the specific broadcast details for these crucial matches, with ERT2 SPORTS covering the first semifinal and ERT1 broadcasting the second. The third-place match and the final will also be shown on ERT2 SPORTS and ERT1, respectively.