Both World Cup 2026 semi-final fixtures are confirmed. France face Spain on July 14 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. England face Argentina on July 15 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The quarter-finals delivered England’s 2-1 win over Norway and Argentina’s 3-1 defeat of Switzerland on July 11, completing the final four.
Here is a complete breakdown of the world cup semi final fixtures, the schedule, the bracket, and who each team will face in the semi-finals.
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(updated on July 13, 2026 after FIFA World Cup Round of 8 fixtures)
World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Fixtures and Bracket
Semi-Final 1 — CONFIRMED: France vs Spain — Wednesday, July 14, AT&T Stadium, Dallas
Semi-Final 2 — CONFIRMED: England vs Argentina — Thursday, July 15, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
The two semi-final winners contest the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final on Monday, July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The third-place match is on Sunday, July 18 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas.
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When Is the World Cup Semi-Final 2026? Schedule, Dates, and Kick-Off Times
The world cup semi final schedule spans two days:
- Semi-Final 1: Tuesday, July 14 — France vs Spain, 8pm ET, AT&T Stadium, Dallas
- Semi-Final 2: Wednesday, July 15 — England vs Argentina, 8pm ET, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
The world cup semi final date falls four days after the final quarter-final. The world cup semi final time is 8pm ET for both matches. When is the final of the World Cup 2026? Monday, July 20 at 4pm ET at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Where Are the Semi-Finals for World Cup 2026?
The world cup semi final locations are two iconic American stadiums:
AT&T Stadium, Dallas (Semi-Final 1, July 14): Home of the Dallas Cowboys, capacity 80,000. This venue also hosted Germany vs Paraguay in the round of 32.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta (Semi-Final 2, July 15): Home of Atlanta United and the Atlanta Falcons, capacity 71,000. This venue hosted England vs DR Congo and Argentina vs Egypt earlier in the tournament.
Both semi-finals are played in the United States, as all knockout matches from the quarter-finals onwards take place on American soil.
Who Will France Play in the Semi-Final?
France face Spain in the World Cup 2026 semi-final on Tuesday, July 14 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. France booked their semi-final spot with a 2-0 quarter-final win over Morocco in Boston, Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé scoring in each half. France have scored 16 goals in six matches and have been the tournament’s most dominant attacking force.
- Semi-final: vs Spain, July 14, 8pm ET, Dallas
- Group I: France 3-1 Senegal | France 3-0 Iraq | France 4-1 Norway — 9pts, 1st
- Round of 32: France 3-0 Sweden
- Round of 16: France 1-0 Paraguay
- Quarter-final: France 2-0 Morocco
Morocco Journey in World Cup 2026
- Group C: Brazil 1-1 Morocco | Morocco 1-0 Scotland | Morocco 4-2 Haiti — 7pts, 2nd
- Round of 32: Netherlands 1-1 Morocco (Morocco wins 3-2 on pens)
- Round of 16: Morocco 3-0 Canada
- Quarter-final: Morocco 0-2 France
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Who Will Spain Play in the Semi-Final?
Spain face France in the World Cup 2026 semi-final on Tuesday, July 14 in Dallas. Spain reached the semi-final with a 2-1 quarter-final win over Belgium in Los Angeles. Fabián Ruiz scored the opener, Charles De Ketelaere equalised for Belgium with a header, and Mikel Merino scored the 88th-minute winner off the bench after sub keeper Senne Lammens spilled Pau Cubarsí’s shot. Spain conceded their first goal of the entire tournament to De Ketelaere, ending a 649-minute streak.
- Semi-final: vs France, July 14, 8pm ET, Dallas
- Group H: Spain 0-0 Cape Verde | Spain 4-0 Saudi Arabia | Spain 1-0 Uruguay — 7pts, 1st
- Round of 32: Spain 3-0 Austria
- Round of 16: Spain 1-0 Portugal
- Quarter-final: Spain 2-1 Belgium
Belgium Journey in World Cup 2026
- Group G: Belgium 1-1 Egypt | Belgium 0-0 Iran | Belgium 5-1 New Zealand — 5pts, 1st
- Round of 32: Belgium 3-2 Senegal (AET)
- Round of 16: Belgium 4-1 USA
- Quarter-final: Belgium 1-2 Spain
Who Will England Play in the Semi-Final?
England face Argentina in the World Cup 2026 semi-final on Wednesday, July 15 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. England reached the semi-finals with a 2-1 extra-time win over Norway in Miami. The match was level after 90 minutes before Jude Bellingham scored the decisive goal in the 93rd minute to send England through.
How many times have England been in the World Cup semi-final? This is the fourth time: 1966 (won the tournament), 1990 (lost on penalties to West Germany), 2018 (lost 2-1 to Croatia), and now 2026. An England vs Argentina World Cup semi-final is one of the most emotionally charged fixtures in the sport’s history — Maradona’s Hand of God in 1986, Beckham’s red card in 1998, and now a semi-final in Atlanta.
- Group L: England 4-2 Croatia | England 0-0 Ghana | England 2-0 Panama — 7pts, 1st
- Round of 32: England 2-1 DR Congo
- Round of 16: England 3-2 Mexico
- Quarter-final: England 2-1 Norway
- Semi-final: vs Argentina, July 15, 8pm ET, Atlanta
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Norway’s World Cup 2026 — Eliminated in Quarter-Final
Norway’s extraordinary run ended with a 1-2 extra-time defeat to England in Miami Gardens. Andreas Schjelderup scored Norway’s goal in the first half, but Jude Bellingham’s double — including the extra-time winner in the 93rd minute — sent England through. Haaland was kept scoreless for the first time in the tournament but finishes with eight goals as the top scorer. In their first World Cup since 1998, Norway knocked out Brazil, beat Ivory Coast, and captured the hearts of neutrals worldwide.
- Group I: Norway 4-1 Iraq | Norway 3-2 Senegal | Norway 1-4 France — 6pts, 2nd
- Round of 32: Norway 2-1 Ivory Coast
- Round of 16: Norway 2-0 Brazil (Haaland x2)
- Quarter-final: Norway 1-2 England ❌ ELIMINATED
Who Will Argentina Play in the Semi-Final?
Argentina face England in the World Cup 2026 semi-final on Wednesday, July 15 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Argentina reached the last four with a 3-1 extra-time win over Switzerland in Kansas City. Alexis Mac Allister opened the scoring before Dan Ndoye equalised for Switzerland. Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez scored in extra time — a mesmeric dribble past two defenders before finishing into the bottom corner — may prove to be the defining individual moment of this World Cup.
A France vs Argentina final — a rematch of the 2022 World Cup Final, widely considered the greatest final ever played — is possible if both win their semi-finals on July 14 and 15.
- Group J: Argentina 3-0 Algeria | Argentina 2-0 Austria | Argentina 3-1 Jordan — 9pts, 1st
- Round of 32: Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde (AET)
- Round of 16: Argentina 3-2 Egypt
- Quarter-final: Argentina 3-1 Switzerland
- Semi-final: vs England, July 15, 8pm ET, Atlanta
Switzerland’s World Cup 2026 — Eliminated in Quarter-Final
Switzerland’s run ended with a 1-3 defeat to Argentina in Kansas City. Dan Ndoye scored the equaliser before Breel Embolo was sent off for simulation. In their first World Cup quarter-final since 1954, Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties, went unbeaten in 90 minutes until facing Argentina, and Granit Xhaka was outstanding throughout.
- Quarter-final: Switzerland 1-3 Argentina ❌ ELIMINATED
- Group B: Switzerland 1-1 Qatar | Switzerland 4-1 Bosnia | Switzerland 2-1 Canada — 7pts, 1st
- Round of 32: Switzerland 2-0 Algeria
- Round of 16: Switzerland 0-0 Colombia (wins 4-3 on pens)
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Both world cup semi final fixtures are confirmed. France vs Spain on July 14 in Dallas. England vs Argentina on July 15 in Atlanta. The Final is on July 19 at MetLife Stadium.
