2026 World Cup Enters Final Stage with France vs Spain and England vs Argentina Semi-Finals

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is reaching its climax with four teams remaining in the competition: France, Spain, England, and Argentina. The semi-final matches are scheduled for mid-July, with France set to face Spain on July 14, while England will battle Argentina on July 15. These fixtures carry considerable historical and sporting significance, particularly France and Spain's clash, a rematch of the Euro 2024 semi-final won by Spain. France, led by Kylian Mbappé, are aiming to overturn their previous defeat against Spain, who are captained by Lamine Yamal with key contributions from Mikel Merino.

Meanwhile, England and Argentina's match evokes memories of iconic World Cup moments, including Maradona's ‘Hand of God’ and Beckham's infamous red card. England is striving for its first major title since 1966, facing the defending champions Argentina, who bring a rich legacy with multiple titles. The two losing teams from these semi-final clashes will compete in a third-place playoff on July 18, with the final set for July 19 in New York, to decide the World Cup champion.

This edition, which began on June 11 and is notable for its expanded format featuring 48 teams, has already seen traditional powerhouses like France and Brazil advance through the group stages. All remaining nations have previously won the World Cup, meaning a new winner is unlikely. Fans will be able to watch all key matches live on M6 and BeIN Sports 1.

The tournament, co-hosted by Mexico, Canada, and the United States, reflects both the rich history and evolving global nature of football, culminating in a highly anticipated final showdown next Sunday.