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The 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached its final four. After a month of breathtaking football across 16 venues in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, only France, Spain, England, and defending champion Argentina remain in the hunt for the trophy.
Quarterfinal Results Recap
| Match | Score | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| France vs. Morocco | 2-0 | July 9 | Gillette Stadium, Boston |
| Spain vs. Belgium | 2-1 | July 10 | SoFi Stadium, Los Angeles |
| England vs. Norway | 2-1 (AET) | July 11 | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami |
| Argentina vs. Switzerland | 3-1 (AET) | July 11 | Kansas City Stadium |
How They Got Here
France 2-0 Morocco â Kylian MbappĂ© continues his torrid form, scoring his eighth goal of the tournament in the 60th minute before Ousmane DembĂ©lĂ© added a second six minutes later. Despite missing a first-half penalty, MbappĂ©’s curling effort broke Morocco’s resistance and sent Les Bleus to their third consecutive World Cup semifinal.
Spain 2-1 Belgium â FabiĂĄn Ruiz opened the scoring in the 30th minute, but Charles De Ketelaere leveled before halftime. The match appeared destined for extra time until Mikel Merino’s 88th-minute strike sent Spain through in dramatic fashion at SoFi Stadium.
England 2-1 Norway (AET) â The most dramatic quarterfinal saw Norway take the lead through Andreas Schjelderup in the 36th minute. Jude Bellingham equalized in first-half stoppage time and scored the winner in the 93rd minute of extra time â his sixth goal of the tournament. England’s defense masterfully neutralized Erling Haaland to seal the comeback victory.
Argentina 3-1 Switzerland (AET) â Alexis Mac Allister headed Argentina ahead in the 10th minute, but Dan Ndoye leveled in the 67th. Switzerland’s Breel Embolo was sent off for simulation in the 72nd minute after a VAR review. JuliĂĄn Ălvarez finally broke through in the 112th minute with a stunning long-range strike, and Lautaro MartĂnez added a third in stoppage time to seal the victory.
Semifinal Matchups
| Match | Date | Venue | Kickoff (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France vs. Spain | Tue, July 14 | AT&T Stadium, Dallas | 3:00 PM | FOX / Telemundo |
| England vs. Argentina | Wed, July 15 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta | 3:00 PM | FOX / Telemundo |
Key Storylines
Golden Boot Race: Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé are tied atop the scoring charts with 8 goals each. Both players find themselves one match away from the final, making their semifinal performances crucial in the race for the Golden Boot.
France vs. Spain â A Rivalry Renewed: These two European giants met in the 2025 Nations League semifinal â a breathtaking 5-4 Spain victory. France’s attacking duo of MbappĂ© and DembĂ©lĂ© faces Spain’s midfield mastery led by FabiĂĄn Ruiz. Can Spain’s possession game neutralize France’s lethal counter-attacks?
England vs. Argentina â Six Decades of History: From Maradona’s “Hand of God” in 1986 to the 1998 penalty shootout, this rivalry runs deep. Jude Bellingham (6 goals) has been England’s driving force, while Messi at 39 is chasing one final World Cup triumph. Both teams played 120 minutes in their quarterfinals â fatigue management will be critical.
Remaining Schedule
- Third-Place Match: Saturday, July 18 â Hard Rock Stadium, Miami â 5:00 PM ET (FOX)
- Final: Sunday, July 19 â MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ â 3:00 PM ET (FOX)
Looking Ahead
All four remaining nations have won the World Cup before, guaranteeing that the 2026 champion will be a traditional powerhouse. France seeks back-to-back titles after winning in 2018. Argentina defends the crown they earned in 2022. Spain looks to add a second star after 2010. And England â 60 years after their sole 1966 triumph â dream of ending the longest drought among the four.
Can MbappĂ© lead France past Spain’s tricky midfield? Will Messi write one more chapter in his legendary story? Can Bellingham carry England to their first final since 1966? The answers come Tuesday and Wednesday.
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FAQ
When are the World Cup 2026 semifinals?
The semifinals are Tuesday, July 14 (France vs. Spain) and Wednesday, July 15 (England vs. Argentina), both at 3:00 PM ET on FOX.
Where is the 2026 World Cup final?
The final is Sunday, July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, kicking off at 3:00 PM ET.
Who leads the Golden Boot race?
Lionel Messi (Argentina) and Kylian Mbappé (France) are tied with 8 goals each.