The excitement of the World Cup 2026 is reaching its peak as the four semifinalists have been determined after the conclusion of the quarterfinal matches on July 12, 2026. The matchups are set, with France, Spain, England, and Argentina all vying for a spot in the finals.

In the first quarterfinal, France secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Morocco, thanks to two goals from Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele. The second quarterfinal saw Spain triumph over Belgium in a hard-fought match, marking their return to the semifinals after a 16-year wait.

England also made headlines by defeating Norway 2-1, with Jude Bellingham playing a crucial role in their comeback. This victory marks England's return to the semifinals after eight years. Meanwhile, Argentina overcame Switzerland 3-1, with goals from Alexis MacAllister, Julian Alvarez, and Lautaro Martinez, despite facing a one-man disadvantage for over an hour.

With the semifinal lineup confirmed, the first match will take place at 2:00 PM on July 15, featuring France against Spain. This matchup is a classic encounter between two of the world's strongest football teams. France has been unstoppable, winning all six of their matches in the tournament, scoring 16 goals and conceding only 2. However, Spain poses a significant challenge, having defeated France in their last two encounters, including a thrilling 5-4 victory in the 2025 Nations League semifinals.

The second semifinal will see England face Argentina at 2:00 PM on July 16. This match is steeped in history, rekindling the rivalry between the two nations that dates back decades, including memorable moments like Diego Maradona's infamous 'Hand of God' goal in 1986 and David Beckham's red card in 1998.

The grand finale of World Cup 2026 is scheduled for 2:00 PM on July 20, while the third-place playoff will occur at 4:00 PM on July 19. With only four matches left, fans can expect some of the highest levels of competition as the tournament draws to a close in North America.