The FIFA World Cup 2026 has reached its final four, with France, Spain, England, and Argentina qualifying for the semifinals after an exciting quarterfinal stage. The remaining teams are now just one victory away from reaching the World Cup Final.
Qualified Teams
The four nations that have advanced to the semifinals are:
- 🇫🇷 France
- 🇪🇸 Spain
- 🏴 England
- 🇦🇷 Argentina
Each team booked its place with impressive knockout victories and will now compete for a place in the championship match.
Semifinal Fixtures
Semifinal 1
France 🆚 Spain
- Date: July 14, 2026 (local time)
- Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
Semifinal 2
England 🆚 Argentina
- Date: July 15, 2026 (local time)
- Venue: Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta
The winners of these two matches will advance to the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final, while the losing teams will meet in the third-place playoff.
Road to the Semifinals
France
- Defeated Sweden (Round of 32)
- Defeated Paraguay (Round of 16)
- Defeated Morocco 2–0 (Quarterfinal)
Spain
- Defeated Austria (Round of 32)
- Defeated Portugal (Round of 16)
- Defeated Belgium 2–1 (Quarterfinal)
England
- Defeated DR Congo (Round of 32)
- Defeated Mexico (Round of 16)
- Defeated Norway 2–1 (Quarterfinal)
Argentina
- Defeated Cape Verde (Round of 32)
- Defeated Egypt (Round of 16)
- Defeated Switzerland 3–1 (Quarterfinal)
Quarterfinal Results
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| France vs Morocco | France won 2–0 |
| Spain vs Belgium | Spain won 2–1 |
| England vs Norway | England won 2–1 |
| Argentina vs Switzerland | Argentina won 3–1 |
Road to the Final
The tournament concludes with:
- Semifinals: July 14–15
- Third-Place Playoff: July 18
- FIFA World Cup Final: July 19
The winners of France vs Spain and England vs Argentina will face each other in the final, while the two losing semifinalists will compete for third place.
Teams Still in Contention
Among the remaining four teams:
- France – 2-time World Cup champions
- Spain – 2010 World Cup champions
- England – 1966 World Cup champions
- Argentina – Defending world champions
With four football powerhouses still in contention, the semifinals promise two blockbuster clashes that will determine who competes for football’s biggest prize.
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