The 2026 FIFA World Cup has been whittled down to four formidable teams: France, Spain, England, and Argentina. These top-ranked sides will compete in the semifinals for a chance to lift the trophy on July 19.
Semifinal Match Schedule
- France vs Spain — Tuesday, July 14, 2:00 PM local (19:00 GMT) at Dallas Stadium, USA
- England vs Argentina — Wednesday, July 15, 3:00 PM local (19:00 GMT) at Atlanta Stadium, USA
Key Players to Watch
France boasts Kylian Mbappé, who has been in scintillating form throughout the tournament. Michael Olise and Ousmane Dembélé are also poised to make an impact.
Spain relies on teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, appearing in his first World Cup semifinal, and super-sub Mikel Merino, who scored late winners in the last two matches.
England looks to Jude Bellingham, who has scored six goals, including a brace in the quarterfinal, alongside captain Harry Kane.
Argentina leans on Lionel Messi, who has eight goals in six matches and is eager to lead his team to a second consecutive final.
Predicted Winner
According to Opta's supercomputer, France is the favorite with a 34.05% chance of winning, followed by Spain (23.45%), England, and Argentina.
How to Watch
In the US, matches air on FOX and FS1, with streaming on Fox One and the FOX Sports app. Spanish-language coverage is on Telemundo and Universo, available via Peacock. Cord-cutters can use Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, or DIRECTV Stream.