The knockout stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup is quickly moving along, and the semifinals of the biggest World Cup ever are already on the horizon.
One of the semifinal matchups will be a match between two of soccer’s powerhouses. France and Spain will go head-to-head in the first semifinals match on Tuesday. The matchup will feature the two teams ranked in the top two spots in FIFA’s live rankings.
As we’re one quarter through the quarterfinals, here’s a live look at the semifinals matchups and a peek ahead at what the final might look like.
Tuesday, July 14
Dallas Stadium (3 p.m. ET, FOX, FOX One)
Two of Europe’s powerhouses will go head-to-head in the semifinals.
France advanced to the semifinals for the third straight World Cup on Thursday, when it took down Morocco in the quarterfinals, 2-0. Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé scored for France. Mbappé has reached the semifinals in all three of his World Cup appearances. Now, he’s seeking to reach the finals in each of his first three World Cup appearances.
Spain, meanwhile, is back in the semifinals for the first time since it won the World Cup in 2010. It outlasted Belgium in Friday’s quarterfinals matchup, winning 2-1. Mikel Merino was the hero again for Spain as well, scoring in the 88th minute to give his side the lead. He also scored the game-winning goal in stoppage time of Spain’s win against Portugal.
The France-Spain matchup will feature the teams ranked in the top two spots of FIFA’s live rankings. France and Spain will go head-to-head on Tuesday, July 14 at 3 p.m. ET in Dallas Stadium.
Wednesday, July 15
England/Norway vs. Argentina/Switzerland
Atlanta Stadium (3 p.m. ET, FOX, FOX One)
The winners of Saturday’s quarterfinals matchups will go head-to-head on Wednesday, July 15 at 3 p.m. ET in Atlanta Stadium.
World Cup Final (Sunday, July 19)
France/Spain vs. England, Norway, Argentina or Switzerland
New York New Jersey Stadium (3 p.m. ET, FOX, FOX One)
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