2026 FIFA World Cup Semifinals: Schedule, Matchups, and Road to the Final
From an initial field of forty-eight teams, only four have made it this far in the 2026 FIFA World Cup: France, Spain, England, and defending champion Argentina. The quarterfinals concluded with France defeating Morocco, Spain narrowly overcoming Belgium, England beating Norway, and Argentina triumphing over Switzerland. Each team now stands just two victories away from claiming the trophy.
Semifinal Schedule and Venues
- Tuesday, July 14: France vs. Spain, 3 p.m. ET – AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
- Wednesday, July 15: England vs. Argentina, 3 p.m. ET – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
- Saturday, July 18: Third-place match featuring the semifinal losers, 5 p.m. ET – Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
- Sunday, July 19: Final between the semifinal winners, 3 p.m. ET – MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
Road to the Semifinals: Round of 16 Highlights
- Morocco beat Canada 3-0
- France edged Paraguay 1-0
- Norway upset Brazil 2-1
- England overcame Mexico 3-2
- Spain defeated Portugal 1-0
- Belgium crushed USA 4-1
- Argentina beat Egypt 3-2
- Switzerland advanced past Colombia on penalties (4-3)
Round of 32 Summary
The tournament's opening knockout round featured notable matches such as:
- Canada bested South Africa 1-0
- Brazil narrowly won against Japan 2-1
- Paraguay ousted Germany on penalties after a 1-1 draw
- Morocco advanced past Netherlands via penalties (3-2)
- France dominated Sweden 3-0
- Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0
- England overcame Congo DR 2-1
- Belgium edged Senegal 3-2
- USA defeated Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0
- Spain routed Austria 3-0
- Portugal won over Croatia 2-1
- Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0
- Egypt eliminated Australia on penalties (4-2) after a 1-1 draw
- Argentina won against Cape Verde 3-2
- Colombia edged Ghana 1-0
Group Stage Standings Overview
The group phase saw several teams secure advancement through top placements or best third-place spots. Here’s a brief summary:
Each of these teams advanced by either topping their groups or qualifying as one of the best third-place finishers. Some big names like Brazil, Germany, and the USA remain in contention, while others have exited.
