FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi Finals — Bracket, Schedule & Live Stream

World Cup 2026 Semi Finals Schedule

The FIFA World Cup 2026 semi finals determine which two teams advance to the final at MetLife Stadium on July 19. Both semi finals are played over two days:

• Semi Final 1: July 14, 2026 — France vs Spain
• Semi Final 2: July 15, 2026 — Argentina vs England

Kick-off times are set at 8:00 PM local time for each host venue. Check OpenTV for confirmed times and live streaming links.

Semi Finals Bracket Overview

The 2026 World Cup bracket features 16 teams in the knockout round after the expanded group stage. Here is how the bracket flows:

Quarter Finals (July 9–11)

• QF1: France 2-0 Morocco
• QF2: Spain 2-1 Belgium
• QF3: Norway 1-2 England (AET)
• QF4: Argentina 3-1 Switzerland (AET)

Semi Finals (July 14–15)

• SF1: France vs Spain — July 14, Dallas Stadium
• SF2: Argentina vs England — July 15, Atlanta Stadium

Final (July 19)

• SF1 winner vs SF2 winner at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford

Semi Final 1 — France vs Spain

Two European giants collide in the first semi final. France, the 2018 champions, have been imperious throughout the tournament. Kylian Mbappe leads the attack with 4 goals, while Antoine Griezmann continues to orchestrate from midfield. France's defense, anchored by William Saliba, has been rock-solid.

Spain bring youthful energy and technical brilliance. Lamine Yamal, at just 18, has been the tournament's breakout star with 3 goals and 4 assists. Pedri controls midfield with elegance, while Rodri provides defensive stability. Spain's tiki-taka style has evolved under Luis de la Fuente.

Head-to-Head

France and Spain have met 36 times. France lead with 13 wins, Spain have 11 wins, and there have been 12 draws. Their most recent competitive meeting was at Euro 2024, where Spain won 2-1 in the semi finals.

Semi Final 2 — Argentina vs England

The match everyone wanted. Argentina face England in a blockbuster semi final at Atlanta Stadium. Lionel Messi vs Jude Bellingham. Defending champions vs tournament favorites.

Argentina have been the tournament's most impressive team, winning all five matches. Messi has been extraordinary with 5 goals and 4 assists. Julian Alvarez has scored 5 goals, while Enzo Fernandez has been midfield's outstanding performer.

England have been defensively rock-solid, conceding just 2 goals in 5 matches. Jude Bellingham has been England's talisman with 5 goals, including a match-winning brace against Norway. Harry Kane has added 3 goals, while Bukayo Saka has been electric on the wing.

Head-to-Head

Argentina and England have met 15 times in competitive football. Argentina lead with 6 wins, England have 5 wins, and there have been 4 draws. Famous encounters include the 1986 "Hand of God" match and the 2022 World Cup quarter-final.

How to Watch Each Semi Final Live

Every semi final is available to stream live and free on OpenTV:

• Visit OpenTV in your browser
• Select the live semi final match
• Choose your preferred language channel
• Stream in HD — no signup required

Available channels include Bein Sports, Telemundo, ITV, Fox Sports, and TRT 1.

Quarter Final Results

The quarter finals produced thrilling results that set up the semi final matchups:

| Quarter-Final | Result | Venue |

|---------------|--------|-------|

| France vs Morocco | 2-0 | Hard Rock Stadium |

| Spain vs Belgium | 2-1 | SoFi Stadium |

| Norway vs England | 1-2 (AET) | MetLife Stadium |

| Argentina vs Switzerland | 3-1 (AET) | AT&T Stadium |

Path to the Final

Each semi final winner earns a place in the 2026 World Cup Final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The loser of each semi final competes in the third-place match on July 18.

The final will be the most-watched sporting event of 2026, and you can stream it live and free on OpenTV.

Venue Information

Semi finals are played at two of the tournament's largest venues:

• Semi Final 1 — Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas (80,000 capacity)
• Semi Final 2 — Atlanta Stadium, Georgia (71,000 capacity)

Both venues feature state-of-the-art facilities and will host electric atmospheres as nations compete for World Cup glory.