Frank Rondel
World Cup 2026 semifinals will feature France against Spain and England against Argentina after four decisive quarterfinals. The tournament now has only the semifinals, third-place playoff and final left, as reported by the customreceipt.com.
World Cup 2026 semifinal matchups and results
France reached the last four by defeating Morocco 2-0, while Spain edged Belgium 2-1. England needed extra time to beat Norway 2-1, and Argentina eliminated Switzerland 3-1 after 120 minutes.
The results created two high-profile contests. France will face Spain in an all-European semifinal, while defending champion Argentina meets England.
| Match | Date | US kickoff time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| France vs Spain | Tuesday, July 14 | 3:00 p.m. ET | Dallas Stadium |
| England vs Argentina | Wednesday, July 15 | 3:00 p.m. ET | Atlanta Stadium |
FIFA lists both semifinals for 19:00 UTC. That corresponds to 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time and 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
When is the World Cup 2026 final?
The two losing semifinalists will play for third place at Miami Stadium. The winners will advance to the World Cup 2026 final in New Jersey.
The remaining schedule is:
- Third-place match: Saturday, July 18, at 5:00 p.m. ET
- World Cup final: Sunday, July 19, at 3:00 p.m. ET
The final will take place at New York/New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford. FIFA schedules the match for 19:00 UTC. The third-place playoff starts at 21:00 UTC on July 18.
These times equal 2:00 p.m. CT for the semifinal in Dallas and 12:00 p.m. PT for both semifinals and the final.
Where to watch World Cup 2026 matches online in the USA
US viewers can watch English-language coverage on FOX and FS1. Matches are also available through FOX Sports and the FOX One streaming platform. A participating television provider or subscription may be required.
Spanish-language broadcasts are available on Telemundo and Universo. Fans can stream the matches live in Spanish through Peacock and Telemundo’s World Cup coverage.
Other US services carrying FOX, FS1, Telemundo or Universo include YouTube TV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV and DirecTV Stream. Availability depends on the viewer’s package and location.
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