Four teams left, three matches to go. The World Cup 2026 semifinals bring together three world champions and the current title holder: France against Spain on Tuesday, July 14 in Dallas, and England against Argentina on Wednesday, July 15 in Atlanta. Here are the kickoff times, how each team got here and how to watch both games.
In short: France vs Spain, Tuesday July 14, 3:00 PM ET, AT&T Stadium (Arlington, Dallas). England vs Argentina, Wednesday July 15, 3:00 PM ET, Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta). The winners meet in the final on Sunday, July 19 at MetLife Stadium.
France vs Spain: Tuesday, July 14 in Dallas
The first semifinal is a clash of styles and trophy cabinets: the 2018 champion and 2022 runner-up against the 2010 champion. It will be played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington (Dallas area), with a capacity of 70,122.
How France got here: a controlled 2-0 quarterfinal win over Morocco at Gillette Stadium, with goals from Kylian Mbappe (60') and Ousmane Dembele (66').
How Spain got here: a 2-1 quarterfinal win over Belgium, with goals from Fabian Ruiz (30') and Mikel Merino (88'), after knocking out Portugal in the Round of 16.
England vs Argentina: Wednesday, July 15 in Atlanta
The second semifinal pits the 1966 champion against the three-time and reigning world champion. The venue is Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, with a capacity of 67,382.
How England got here: a 2-1 extra-time win over Norway in the quarterfinals, powered by a Jude Bellingham brace (45'+2' and 93') after Andreas Schjelderup had put Norway ahead.
How Argentina got here: the defending champion beat Switzerland 3-1 in extra time in Kansas City. Alexis Mac Allister opened after 10 minutes, Dan Ndoye equalized, and late goals from Julian Alvarez (112') and Lautaro Martinez (120'+1') sealed it.
Semifinal kickoff times by zone
Both matches kick off at 3:00 PM ET. Here is the conversion:
| Zone | Kickoff |
|---|---|
| US East (ET) | 3:00 PM |
| US Central (CT) | 2:00 PM |
| US Pacific (PT) | 12:00 PM |
| United Kingdom | 8:00 PM |
| Central Europe (CET) | 9:00 PM |
How to watch France vs Spain and England vs Argentina
Broadcast rights vary by country: Fox Sports and Telemundo in the United States, BBC and ITV in the United Kingdom, and Bell Media (TSN/CTV) in Canada. The full channel-by-channel breakdown is in our guide on where to watch the 2026 World Cup.
What comes next: third place and the final
The losers of the two semifinals meet in the third-place match on Saturday, July 18 at 5:00 PM ET at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The winners advance to the final on Sunday, July 19 at 3:00 PM ET at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Date, kickoff times and everything about the venue are in our World Cup 2026 final guide.
Follow the full knockout picture on the World Cup 2026 bracket, check every score in results, and if you run a pool with friends, download the printable bracket PDF to mark your picks for these last three matches.
Source: official FIFA match schedule (FIFA.com). Scores verified match by match.
Frequently asked questions
When are the World Cup 2026 semifinals?
The World Cup 2026 semifinals are on Tuesday, July 14 (France vs Spain at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Dallas) and Wednesday, July 15 (England vs Argentina at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta). Both kick off at 3:00 PM ET.
What time do the World Cup 2026 semifinals kick off?
Both semifinals kick off at 3:00 PM ET, which is 12:00 PM PT in the United States, 8:00 PM in the UK and 9:00 PM CET in most of Europe.
Who plays in the World Cup 2026 semifinals?
France vs Spain (July 14) and England vs Argentina (July 15). France beat Morocco 2-0, Spain beat Belgium 2-1, England edged Norway 2-1 in extra time and Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1, also in extra time.
How can I watch the World Cup 2026 semifinals?
Fox Sports and Telemundo hold the US rights, BBC and ITV cover the UK, and Bell Media (TSN/CTV) broadcasts in Canada. See the full broadcaster guide by country at bracketmundial2026.com/en/watch.
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Luis MoralesJournalist and founder of the blog
Luis Morales is a professional journalist who graduated from Universidad del Externado de Colombia and the founder of this World Cup 2026 blog. He has worked for over three years as a copywriter specialized in football and major sporting events. Every article combines journalistic rigor with verification against official FIFA sources to deliver clear, accurate and useful information for fans.
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