France, Spain, England and Argentina set for World Cup semifinals
Four teams—France, Spain, England and defending champion Argentina—have reached the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and will play the next two rounds for a chance to win the title.
Four of the original 48 entrants remain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup as the tournament moves into the semifinal stage. France defeated Morocco 2-0, Spain edged Belgium 2-1, England beat Norway 2-1 and Argentina overcame Switzerland 3-1 in the quarterfinals.
The semifinals are scheduled for July 14 and 15. France will meet Spain at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, while England faces Argentina at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The losers will contest a third-place match on July 18 in Miami Gardens, and the winners will play the final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Earlier knockout rounds saw notable results, including Morocco’s 3-0 win over Canada, Norway’s 2-1 upset of Brazil, and Argentina’s 3-2 victory over Egypt. The tournament’s group stage concluded with teams such as Mexico, South Africa, Brazil, Morocco, the United States, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Argentina and England advancing to the knockout phase.