World Cup 2026 Semifinal Dates and Times Set

The 2026 World Cup is entering its decisive phase, with only four teams remaining in contention for the title. After the elimination of 44 teams, including powerhouses like Brazil, Germany, and Uruguay, the semifinals are set: France will face Spain, and England will play Argentina. These four nations are the only ones that will compete in all eight matches of this edition.

France advanced by defeating Morocco 2-0, with goals from Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé. Their next opponent, Spain, secured their spot by beating Belgium 2-1, with goals from Fabián Ruiz and Mikel Merino. In the other half of the bracket, England eliminated Norway 2-1, thanks to a brace from Jude Bellingham. Argentina secured their semifinal berth by defeating Switzerland 3-1, with goals from Alexis Mac Allister, Julián Álvarez, and Lautaro Martínez.

The semifinal matches are scheduled for July 14 and 15. France and Spain will compete at the AT&T Stadium in Dallas on Tuesday, July 14. The following day, Wednesday, July 15, Argentina and England will face off at the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The losers of these matches will play for third place in Miami on July 18, while the final will be held at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19.

All four semifinalist nations have a history of winning the World Cup. Argentina boasts the most titles with three (1978, 1986, 2022). France has won twice (1998, 2018). Spain (2010) and England (1966) have each claimed the trophy once.