The semi-final line-up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been confirmed following Argentina’s 3-1 extra-time victory over Switzerland and England’s dramatic 2-1 comeback win against Norway.
France became the first nation to book a place in the last four after defeating Morocco 2-0 on Thursday. Spain followed with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Belgium on Friday to complete the first semi-final pairing.
England secured their place on Saturday after Jude Bellingham scored twice, including the winner in extra time, to inspire a 2-1 comeback against Norway in Miami.
Defending champions Argentina claimed the final semi-final spot on Sunday with a 3-1 extra-time victory over a 10-man Switzerland. Lionel Messi provided an assist before Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez struck late to seal the win.
The results have set up two blockbuster semi-final encounters, with France taking on Spain and England facing Argentina in a highly anticipated showdown.
England and Argentina will renew one of international football’s most iconic rivalries in what will be their first FIFA 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.