The Final Four: FIFA World Cup 2026™ Reaches the Semifinals! 🏆
The 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America has delivered nonstop drama, incredible goals, and massive upsets. After an intense weekend of quarter-final action, the field of 48 has been whittled down to just four titans of world football: France, Spain, England, and Argentina.
Quarter-Final Recap ⏪
The quarter-finals provided some of the most thrilling matches of the tournament so far. Here is how the final four punched their tickets to the semis:
- France 2 - 0 Morocco: The French side showcased a rock-solid defense to end Morocco's impressive run.
- Spain 2 - 1 Belgium: Spain secured a hard-fought victory over the Belgians in Los Angeles.
- England 2 - 1 Norway (AET): It took extra time, but Jude Bellingham's brilliance and a late winner helped the Three Lions edge past Erling Haaland's Norway.
- Argentina 3 - 1 Switzerland (AET): Lionel Messi's squad faced a resilient Swiss defense but ultimately overpowered them in extra time to keep their title defense alive.
The Semifinal Showdowns ⚔️
We are guaranteed a spectacular finish to this historic tournament. Here is the upcoming schedule for the semifinals (All times are listed in Indian Standard Time - IST):
🇫🇷 France vs. Spain 🇪🇸
Venue: Dallas Stadium, Texas
Kickoff: Wednesday, July 15 at 12:30 AM (IST)
A battle of European heavyweights. France's attacking flair, led by Kylian Mbappé, goes head-to-head against Spain's masterful possession game.
🏴 England vs. Argentina 🇦🇷
Venue: Atlanta Stadium, Georgia
Kickoff: Thursday, July 16 at 12:30 AM (IST)
A historic rivalry renewed! Jude Bellingham has been in sensational form for England, but they will have to go through the defending champions, Argentina, to reach the final.
What's Next?
The losers of the semifinals will face off in the Third-Place match on July 19 (IST) in Miami. Meanwhile, the winners will head to the New York New Jersey Stadium for the ultimate prize—the World Cup Final—on July 20 (IST)!
Who do you think will lift the trophy this year? Let us know in the comments below! 👇
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