The curtains have officially closed on the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals, paving the way for the ultimate defining moments of the tournament. The Final Four features two heavyweight, high-stakes matchups in the semifinals.
France became the first nation to secure a spot in the semifinals after a clinical 2-0 victory over Morocco. They were joined by Spain, who edged out Belgium in a thrilling 2-1 win courtesy of a dramatic, late match-winner from Mikel Merino.
On the other side of the bracket, England needed extra time to grind past Norway on a night illuminated by the individual brilliance of Jude Bellingham. Meanwhile, Argentina survived a grueling battle against Switzerland—who played the final 40 minutes with 10 men—sealing their progression deep into extra time thanks to a lethal striking duo of Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez.
World Cup 2026 Semifinal Match Schedule
The road to the final will showcase two blockbuster footballing spectacles:
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France vs. Spain: Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 10:00 PM Mecca Time (AST). Venue: Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium).
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Argentina vs. England: Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 10:00 PM Mecca Time (AST). Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
When is the World Cup 2026 Grand Final?
Football fans worldwide are guaranteed a historic night of drama on Sunday, July 19, 2026, as the new world champions will be crowned.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final will take center stage at the iconic MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The highly anticipated kickoff is scheduled for 10:00 PM Mecca Time (AST).
