A Final Before the Final: World Cup 2026 Semifinal Blockbusters Await
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Quarter Final - Argentina v Switzerland - Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. - July 11, 2026 Argentina fans play drums displaying Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona inside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Lee Smith
The 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal line-up is now complete after the conclusion of the quarterfinals on Saturday, setting up two blockbuster clashes between four of the tournament’s strongest contenders.
Extra time was required to determine the winners in both quarterfinal matches on July 12. England defeated Norway 2-1, while reigning world champions Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1, with the Swiss finishing the match with 10 men.
The semi-final pairings look like this:
We also remind you how all the quarter-final matches ended:
The semifinal matches will take place on July 14 and 15. They will feature France vs. Spain and Argentina vs. England, respectively. Both matches kick off at 10:00 PM Kyiv time. Each match is well-deserved of the title of a final.
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