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France‑Spain and Argentina‑England World Cup 2026 semifinals set
The FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals feature two high‑profile match‑ups. France will meet Spain on 14 July at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, while Argentina takes on England on 15 July at Mercedes‑Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Both fixtures involve the four FIFA‑ranking leaders – France, Spain, Argentina and England – and will decide the finalists for the tournament.
France entered the semi‑final as a two‑time champion, with Kylian Mbappé and a defense that has conceded only one goal. Spain, the reigning European champions, rely on a compact back line anchored by Unai Simón. Argentina, defending champions, aim to give Lionel Messi a potential final appearance before retiring, while England, boosted by Jude Bellingham, look to win their first World Cup since 1966.
Ticket prices for the Atlanta game start at roughly $2,931, with premium seats above $3,400. French broadcaster M6 is selling record‑breaking TV ad slots for the Dallas match, reaching €390 000 for a 30‑second “Power Break”. French interior‑minister Laurent Nunez announced a mobilisation of about 70 000 police officers nationwide to secure the France‑Spain game, including 5 000 in Paris.
Player updates confirm that Mbappé’s minor ankle injury will not keep him out, and Argentina’s Cristian Romero and Leandro Paredes are expected to be fit for their semi‑final. Both matches will be shown on multiple networks worldwide, with live streams available through local broadcasters and online platforms.