The 2026 World Cup has reached its final four, featuring a lineup of countries that have all previously claimed the sport’s ultimate prize. The highly anticipated semifinals are set to take place in mid-July, leading up to the final match scheduled for Sunday, July 19, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
The action begins on Tuesday, July 14, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, where France will clash with Spain. France, a two-time tournament winner (1998 and 2018), enters the match behind the leadership of Kylian Mbappe, who continues to build a historic career. However, the French squad faces a stern test against Spain, particularly in trying to neutralize Lamine Yamal and the Spanish offensive. France’s defense has proven formidable throughout the tournament, conceding only one goal across six matches.
On Wednesday, July 15, the competition moves to Atlanta for a high-profile showdown between defending champion Argentina and England. This encounter serves as a notable rematch of the famous 1986 “Hand of God” game. Argentina holds a record of three World Cup titles, while England seeks to add to their lone championship, which they secured on home soil in 1966.
The winners of these two semifinal contests will advance to compete for the trophy in the tournament final later that week.
