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 — Winner of Quarter Final 1 vs Winner of Quarter Final 2
• Semi Final 2: July 15, 2026 — Winner of Quarter Final 3 vs Winner of Quarter Final 4

Kick-off times are typically 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: Group winner vs Group runner-up
• QF2: Group winner vs Group runner-up
• QF3: Group winner vs Group runner-up
• QF4: Group winner vs Group runner-up

Semi Finals (July 14–15)

• SF1: QF1 winner vs QF2 winner
• SF2: QF3 winner vs QF4 winner

Final (July 19)

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

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:

• Four teams advanced through intense knockout matches
• Several matches went to extra time and penalties
• The remaining eight teams now compete for a spot in the final

Review all quarter final results and statistics on OpenTV.

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 venue — One of the US host stadiums with capacity for 70,000+ fans
• Semi Final 2 venue — Another major US stadium

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