World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Schedule — Bracket, Fixtures, Dates & Live Stream

FIFA World Cup 2026 — Semi-Final Schedule

The FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals are set. After dramatic quarter-finals that saw both matches go to extra time, four teams remain in contention for football's ultimate prize.

Semi-Final Bracket

| Semi-Final | Teams | Date | Venue | Kickoff (GMT) |

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

| Semi-Final 1 | France vs Spain | July 14 | Dallas Stadium, Texas | 8:00 PM |

| Semi-Final 2 | Argentina vs England | July 15 | Atlanta Stadium, Georgia | 8:00 PM |

How They Got Here

France

France topped Group A and beat Morocco 2-0 in the quarter-finals. Kylian Mbappe has been their standout performer with 3 goals and 2 assists.

Spain

Spain won Group B and defeated Belgium 2-1 in the quarter-finals. Lamine Yamal has been the revelation of the tournament, with 2 goals and 3 assists.

Argentina

Argentina won all five matches, beating Switzerland 3-1 in the quarter-finals. Lionel Messi has 5 goals and 4 assists, leading the Golden Boot race.

England

England finished second in Group C, then beat Colombia 1-0 and Norway 2-1 in extra time. Jude Bellingham has scored 5 goals, including a brace against Norway.

Semi-Final 1 — France vs Spain

Match Details

| Detail | Information |

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

| Match | France vs Spain |

| Stage | World Cup 2026 Semi-Final |

| Date | July 14, 2026 |

| Venue | Dallas Stadium, Texas |

| Kickoff | 8:00 PM GMT / 4:00 PM ET |

| Live Stream | OpenTV (free, no signup) |

France's Strengths

• Kylian Mbappe's pace and finishing
• Strong defensive organization
• Tournament experience
• Deep squad depth

Spain's Strengths

• Lamine Yamal's creativity
• Possession-based football
• Youth and energy
• Tactical flexibility

Prediction

France 2-1 Spain — Mbappe to score the winner in a tight tactical battle.

Semi-Final 2 — Argentina vs England

Match Details

| Detail | Information |

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

| Match | Argentina vs England |

| Stage | World Cup 2026 Semi-Final |

| Date | July 15, 2026 |

| Venue | Atlanta Stadium, Georgia |

| Kickoff | 8:00 PM GMT / 4:00 PM ET |

| Live Stream | OpenTV (free, no signup) |

Argentina's Strengths

• Lionel Messi's brilliance
• Julian Alvarez's movement
• Squad depth and experience
• Defending champions mentality

England's Strengths

• Jude Bellingham's form
• Defensive solidity
• Counter-attacking threat
• Harry Kane's leadership

Prediction

Argentina 2-1 England — Messi to deliver a moment of magic.

World Cup 2026 Final

| Detail | Information |

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

| Match | Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2 |

| Date | July 19, 2026 |

| Venue | MetLife Stadium, New Jersey |

| Kickoff | 8:00 PM GMT / 4:00 PM ET |

Third-Place Match

| Detail | Information |

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

| Match | Loser SF1 vs Loser SF2 |

| Date | July 18, 2026 |

| Venue | TBC Stadium |

| Kickoff | 8:00 PM GMT / 4:00 PM ET |

How to Watch the Semi-Finals Live

Watch both semi-finals live and free on OpenTV:

• France vs Spain — [Watch Live](/channel/faotv-1efc2157a0721679?category=fao)
• Argentina vs England — [Watch Live](/channel/faotv-e7d672901f920c65?category=fao)

OpenTV offers free HD streaming of all FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. No signup, no payment, no cable required.

FIFA World Cup 2026 — Complete Bracket

| Round | Match | Result |

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

| Quarter-Final 1 | France vs Morocco | 2-0 |

| Quarter-Final 2 | Spain vs Belgium | 2-1 |

| Quarter-Final 3 | Norway vs England | 1-2 (AET) |

| Quarter-Final 4 | Argentina vs Switzerland | 3-1 (AET) |

| Semi-Final 1 | France vs Spain | July 14 |

| Semi-Final 2 | Argentina vs England | July 15 |

| Third-Place | TBD vs TBD | July 18 |

| Final | TBD vs TBD | July 19 |

Frequently Asked Questions

When are the World Cup semi-finals?

The semi-finals are on July 14 (France vs Spain) and July 15 (Argentina vs England). Both matches kick off at 8:00 PM GMT.

Where are the semi-finals being played?

France vs Spain is at Dallas Stadium, Texas. Argentina vs England is at Atlanta Stadium, Georgia.

Who is in the World Cup semi-finals?

France, Spain, Argentina, and England have all qualified for the semi-finals.

When is the World Cup final?

The World Cup final is on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.