2026 World Cup semifinals feature France‑Spain and England‑Argentina matchups
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will see the four former champions France, Spain, England and Argentina contest the semifinals. France earned its place by defeating Morocco 2‑0, while Spain advanced after a 2‑1 win over Belgium. England overcame Norway 2‑1, with Jude Bellingham scoring both goals, and defending champion Argentina beat Switzerland 3‑1 after extra time.
All four teams have previously lifted the World Cup trophy – a situation not seen since the 1990 tournament. The semifinals are scheduled as follows: France versus Spain on 14 July 2026 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, and England versus Argentina on 15 July 2026 at Mercedes‑Benz Stadium in Atlanta, both matches set for 16:00 local time (21:00 CET). This lineup represents a historic moment, marking the first time in 36 years that every semifinalist is a past champion.