2026 FIFA World Cup Semifinals: Schedule, Matchups, and Road to the Final
The tournament began with 48 teams, but now only France, Spain, England, and defending champions Argentina remain. These four clubs reached the semifinals after tough quarterfinal victories: France defeated Morocco, Spain edged Belgium, England overcame Norway, and Argentina beat Switzerland.
Each side is now just two wins away from lifting the World Cup trophy.
Semifinal Matchups and Schedule
- Tuesday, July 14: France vs. Spain, 3 p.m. ET at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
- Wednesday, July 15: England vs. Argentina, 3 p.m. ET at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
- Saturday, July 18: Third-place match between semifinal losers, 5 p.m. ET at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
- Sunday, July 19: Final between semifinal winners, 3 p.m. ET at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
Quarterfinal Results Recap
- France 2, Morocco 0 (July 9)
- Spain 2, Belgium 1 (July 10)
- England 2, Norway 1 (July 11)
- Argentina 3, Switzerland 1 (July 11)
Round of 16 Highlights
- Morocco 3, Canada 0
- France 1, Paraguay 0
- Norway 2, Brazil 1
- England 3, Mexico 2
- Spain 1, Portugal 0
- Belgium 4, USA 1
- Argentina 3, Egypt 2
- Switzerland 0, Colombia 0 (Pens: 4-3)
Paths to the Semifinals
Every team had a challenging route:
- France beat Sweden, Paraguay, and Morocco.
- Spain defeated Austria, Portugal, and Belgium.
- England won over Congo DR, Mexico, and Norway.
- Argentina overcame Cape Verde, Egypt, and Switzerland.
Group Stage Overview
Some group winners and runners-up advanced smoothly; others fought through third-place slots:
Upcoming Matches to Watch
With the semifinals set, attention turns to thrilling battles at iconic venues in Texas, Georgia, Florida, and New Jersey. Each team has shown resilience and skill, promising intense matches as they chase glory.
