FIFA World Cup 2026 Semis Set: Route to the July 19 Final Revealed

France, Spain, England, and Argentina Advance to the Final Four Following Dramatic Quarter-Final Clashes Across North America

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has officially reached the semi-finals, its penultimate stage. Following an action-packed weekend of high-stakes quarter-final matchups hosted across major North American cities, only four powerhouse nations remain in the hunt for football’s ultimate prize.

With the final showdown locked in for Sunday, July 19, the tournament’s final four teams are prepared to battle in two highly anticipated semi-final fixtures scheduled for this week.

Quarter-Final Wrap-Up: Heavyweights Secure Passage

The quarter-final stage kicked off on Thursday, July 9, as France secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over tournament dark-horse Morocco in Foxborough. The following day in Los Angeles, Spain punched its ticket to the semi-finals by tightly squeezing past a resilient Belgium squad with a 2-1 result.

Over the weekend, England continued its strong campaign by beating Norway 2-1 in Miami on Saturday, July 11. The quarter-final round concluded on Sunday, July 12, in Kansas City, where a dominant Argentina side comfortably dismantled Switzerland 3-1 to complete the semi-final grid.

Tournament Brackets, Timings, and Host Cities

The remaining teams will have minimal turnaround time as the tournament shifts directly into the semi-final phase, with both high-profile matches scheduled for 8:00 PM kick-offs.

Knockout Stage Phase 2 Schedule

The action culminates in New Jersey on July 19, where either England or Argentina will stand across the pitch from France or Spain to compete for global supremacy.