World Cup 2026 Semifinals Set: England vs Argentina, France vs Spain

The stage is set for the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals. With all quarterfinal matches in the books, the final four contenders are now known. England and Argentina were the last two teams to book their spots. Jude Bellingham's early goal and a decisive strike at the start of extra time carried England through. The reigning world champions Argentina responded with goals from Alexis Mac Allister, Julián Álvarez, and Lautaro Martínez to keep their title defense alive. Here are the semifinal matchups: July 14, 10:00 PM – France vs Spain July 15, 10:00 PM – England vs Argentina The third-place match is scheduled for July 19 at midnight, and the World Cup final will take place on July 19 at 10:00 PM.