2026 World Cup Sets 4-Team Semifinals as France, Spain, England and Argentina Advance
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jul 12
2026 World Cup Sets 4-Team Semifinals as France, Spain, England and Argentina Advance
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jul 12
Summary
Four teams remain from the 48-nation field after the quarterfinals, with France, Spain, England and defending champion Argentina clinching semifinal spots.
France beat Morocco 2-0, Spain edged Belgium 2-1, England eliminated Norway 2-1 and Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 to complete the bracket.
July 14 brings France vs. Spain at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, while July 15 pits England against Argentina at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta; both kick off at 3 p.m. ET.
The winners will meet in the July 19 final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, with the third-place match set for July 18 in Miami Gardens.
The semifinal lineup also matches the world’s top four FIFA-ranked teams, a first under the expanded 48-team tournament format.