2026 World Cup Bracket: Historic Semifinal Matchups Set
It would only make sense that the biggest World Cup ever would have the biggest World Cup semifinals ever. The semifinals at the 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature the top-four ranked teams in the FIFA rankings. It marks the first time that the top-four teams in the FIFA rankings have all made the semifinals at the World Cup. Argentina became the final team to punch its ticket into the semifinals, defeating Switzerland in extra time on Saturday. It’ll take on England in the second semifinal matchup on Wednesday. Argentina is looking to repeat as World Cup champs, while England is seeking its first World Cup title since 1966. The other semifinal will feature the top-two teams in the FIFA rankings. France and Spain are set to go head-to-head on Tuesday, with the 2018 World Cup champs battling the 2010 World Cup champs. Here’s a closer look at the two semifinal matchups at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Tuesday, July 14 Dallas Stadium (3 p.m. ET, FOX, FOX One) Two of Europe’s powerhouses will go head-to-head in the semifinals. France advanced to the semifinals for the third straight World Cup on Thursday, when it took down Morocco in the quarterfinals, 2-0. Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé scored for France. Mbappé has reached the semifinals in all three of his World Cup appearances. Now, he’s seeking to reach the finals in each of his first three World Cup appearances. Spain, meanwhile, is back in the semifinals for the first time since it won the World Cup in 2010. It outlasted Belgium in Friday’s quarterfinals matchup, winning 2-1. Mikel Merino was the hero again for Spain as well, scoring in the 88th minute to give his side the lead. He also scored the game-winning goal in stoppage time of Spain’s win against Portugal. The France-Spain matchup will feature the teams ranked in the top two spots of FIFA’s live rankings. France and Spain will go head-to-head on Tuesday, July 14 at 3 p.m. ET in Dallas Stadium. Wednesday, July 15 Atlanta Stadium (3 p.m. ET, FOX, FOX One) If you thought the first semifinal matchup was set to be a banger, then you should be just as excited for the second semifinal match. England and Argentina will go head-to-head for a trip to the final. England advanced to the semifinals at the World Cup for the fourth time in the federation’s history, defeating Norway in extra time in the quarterfinals. Jude Bellingham scored a brace in England’s 2-1 victory, helping the Three Lions get their second semifinal appearance at the World Cup in three tournaments. Argentina also picked up an extra-time win, defeating Switzerland. However, Argentina was the beneficiary of another controversial VAR decision, with Switzerland playing with 10 men late in the match. Still, Lionel Messi and Argentina are in the semifinals for the second straight World Cup and for the third time in five tournaments. England and Argentina will go head-to-head on Wednesday, July 15 at 3 p.m. ET in Atlanta Stadium. World Cup Final (Sunday, July 19) France/Spain vs. England/Argentina New York New Jersey Stadium (3 p.m. ET, FOX, FOX One)
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