World Cup 2026 semifinals schedule confirmed
France vs Spain on Tuesday, July 14, at 2pm (19:00 GMT) – Dallas Stadium; England vs Argentina on Wednesday, July 15, at 3pm (19:00 GMT) – Atlanta Stadium. Top four-ranked teams all in last four.
Monday, July 13, 2026
World Cup 2026 semifinals schedule confirmed — Monday, July 13, 2026
Semifinals set with France vs Spain on July 14 and England vs Argentina on July 15; top four FIFA-ranked teams reach semis for first time; South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams dies at 25 weeks after World Cup appearance.
Biggest developments
South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams dies at 25
Jayden Adams, who featured in Bafana Bafana's run to the World Cup round of 32, has died; circumstances under investigation.
Opta predicts France to win World Cup 2026
France has 34.05 percent chance of lifting the trophy; Spain 23.45 percent, England third, Argentina fourth.
Why this matters
Historic semifinal lineup among top-ranked nations sets up decisive matches before July 19 final.