World Cup 2026 semifinals set: France, Spain, England, Argentina advance

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is down to its final four contenders: France, Spain, England, and Argentina. These top-ranked teams will battle for a spot in the championship match during the semifinals. The tournament, which began with 48 teams, now sees these powerhouses vying for global supremacy.

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We started with 48 teams, but now only four remain. The semifinal lineup at World Cup 2026 is complete, with France, Spain, England and Argentina booking their spots in the last four.

The semifinal matchups are set: France will face Spain on Tuesday, July 14, at Dallas Stadium in the US, followed by England's clash with Argentina on Wednesday, July 15, at Atlanta Stadium. Both matches are scheduled for 2 PM and 3 PM local time respectively, kicking off at 19:00 GMT.

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The superstars will be out in force in Dallas on Tuesday as France take on Spain.

Star power is abundant in the semifinals. France's Kylian Mbappe is in sensational form, supported by teammates Michael Olise and Ousmane Dembele. Spain relies on teenage sensation Lamine Yamal and the clutch scoring of Mikel Merino. England boasts Jude Bellingham, who has rapidly climbed the Golden Boot standings with six goals, while Argentina's legendary Lionel Messi has been a prolific scorer, aiming to lead his team to a second consecutive final.

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Kylian Mbappe has been in sensational form during this tournament, and he will look to continue his scoring streak against La Roja.

According to statistical analysis by Opta's supercomputer, France is the current favorite to win the World Cup. The model gives Les Bleus a 53 percent chance of reaching the final and a 33 percent chance of lifting the trophy. Spain is considered the second-favorite, with a 27 percent chance of winning.

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Spain’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal will be appearing in his first World Cup semifinal and will be a key outlet for the reigning European champions.