The World Cup 2026 semi-final line-up has been set, featuring the top four ranked teams in the world for the first time in tournament history.
Semi-Final Matchups
No. 1-ranked Spain will face No. 3-ranked France in the first semi-final on Tuesday, July 14, at 8 p.m. in Dallas. The second semi-final pits No. 2-ranked Argentina against No. 4-ranked England on Wednesday, July 15, at 8 p.m. in Atlanta.
Final and Third-Place Playoff
The third-place final will be held on July 18 at 10 p.m. in Miami, featuring the losers of the semi-finals. The World Cup final takes place on July 19 at 8 p.m. in New York/New Jersey, with the winners of the semi-finals competing.
Quarter-Final Results
France defeated Morocco 2-0 on July 9. Spain beat Belgium 2-1 on July 10. England edged Norway 2-1 after extra time on July 11. Argentina overcame Switzerland 3-1 after extra time on July 12.
Last-16 Results
Canada lost 0-3 to Morocco, Paraguay fell 0-1 to France, Brazil lost 1-2 to Norway, Mexico went down 2-3 to England, Spain lost 0-1 to Portugal, USA lost 1-4 to Belgium, Argentina beat Egypt 3-2, and Switzerland beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after a 0-0 draw.
Group Stage Knockouts
In the last-32, South Africa lost 0-1 to Canada, Brazil beat Japan 2-1, Germany drew 1-1 with Paraguay (lost 3-4 on penalties), Netherlands drew 1-1 with Morocco (lost 2-3 on penalties), Ivory Coast lost 1-2 to Norway, France beat Sweden 3-0, Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0, England beat DR Congo 2-1, Belgium beat Senegal 3-2, USA beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-0, Spain beat Austria 3-0, Portugal beat Croatia 2-1, Switzerland beat Algeria 2-0, Australia drew 1-1 with Egypt (won on penalties), Argentina beat Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time, and Colombia beat Ghana 1-0.
