World Cup: Semi-final Fixtures Confirmed, Date, Time
The 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final line-up has been confirmed following Argentina’s 3-1 victory over Switzerland and England’s 2-1 win against Norway.
France became the first team to secure a place in the last four after defeating Morocco 2-0 on Thursday, before Spain joined them with a 2-1 victory over Belgium on Friday.
England booked their place on Saturday after Jude Bellingham scored twice in a 2-1 extra-time comeback victory over Norway in Miami.
The final semi-final berth went to defending champions Argentina, who defeated 10-man Switzerland 3-1 after extra time on Sunday.
Lionel Messi provided an assist before Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez sealed victory late in the game.
The results set up two heavyweight semi-final clashes, with France facing Spain and England taking on Argentina.
England and Argentina will renew one of international football’s fiercest rivalries after both sides advanced from the quarter-finals.
The encounter will be their first World Cup meeting since the 2002 tournament.
2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final fixtures
Tuesday, July 14
- France vs Spain
- Time: 20:00
- Venue: Dallas Stadium, Dallas
Wednesday, July 15
- England vs Argentina
- Time: 20:00
- Venue: Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta
Remaining fixtures
Saturday, July 18
- Third-place play-off
- Losers of Semi-final 1 vs Losers of Semi-final 2
- Time: 22:00
- Venue: Miami Stadium, Miami
Sunday, July 19
- Final
- Winners of Semi-final 1 vs Winners of Semi-final 2
- Time: 20:00
- Venue: MetLife Stadium, New York/New Jersey
