2026 FIFA World Cup Semifinals: Schedule, Matchups, and Road to the Final

Only Four Teams Remain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The journey that began with forty-eight teams in the 2026 FIFA World Cup has now narrowed down to just four contenders: France, Spain, England, and the reigning champion, Argentina. The quarterfinals saw France knock out Morocco, Spain narrowly defeat Belgium, England overcome Norway, and Argentina best Switzerland. Each team stands two victories away from claiming the coveted trophy.

Semifinal Matchups and Schedule

• Tuesday, July 14: France vs. Spain at 3 p.m. ET – AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
• Wednesday, July 15: England vs. Argentina at 3 p.m. ET – Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
• Saturday, July 18: Third-place match between the semifinal losers at 5 p.m. ET – Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
• Sunday, July 19: Final between the semifinal winners at 3 p.m. ET – MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey

Road to the Semifinals: Round of 16 Highlights

• Morocco beat Canada 3-0 on July 4
• France edged Paraguay 1-0 on July 4
• Norway upset Brazil 2-1 on July 5
• England defeated Mexico 3-2 on July 5
• Spain won 1-0 against Portugal on July 6
• Belgium crushed USA 4-1 on July 6
• Argentina overcame Egypt 3-2 on July 7
• Switzerland beat Colombia in penalties after a 0-0 draw on July 7

Group Stage Finishers and Key Outcomes

Here’s a snapshot of how the groups wrapped up with final standings and notable qualifications:

Noteworthy Group Stage Moments

• Mexico topped Group A with nine points, facing Ecuador next.
• Switzerland led Group B and set up a Round of 32 clash with Algeria.
• Brazil and Morocco advanced from Group C, with Brazil meeting Japan.
• USA led Group D, while Paraguay also qualified by being among the best third-place teams.
• Germany clinched first in Group E but lost their last match; Ecuador still advanced as a third-place team.
• Netherlands dominated Group F, Japan secured second, and Sweden moved on as one of the top third-placed teams.
• Belgium and Egypt qualified from Group G; Egypt was runner-up behind Belgium.
• Spain took Group H, while Cape Verde surprised many by grabbing second place.
• France went undefeated in Group I, Norway and Senegal also progressed.
• Argentina swept Group J; Austria and Algeria also made it through.
• Colombia topped Group K, followed by Portugal and Congo DR.
• England led Group L, with Croatia and Ghana advancing alongside.

The tournament’s knockout rounds have shown fierce competition and unexpected results, leading to these final four hopefuls. Their upcoming matches promise intense battles, with only two wins separating each from World Cup glory.