And then there were just four.
From 48 teams that took part in the expanded FIFA World Cup 2026, we are now down to just four remaining contenders after Argentina had to dig deep into the extra time of
their quarter-finals clash with Switzerland for a hard-fought 3-1 win and punch their ticket for the semi-finals.
The title holders will now face England next, who earlier defeated Norway 2-1.
In the first semi-final of the competition, two former champions, Spain and France, will lock horns in what is expected to be a high-voltage clash.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-finals Full Schedule
- Semi-final 1: France vs Spain at Dallas Stadium on July 15 (July 16 in India from 12:30 AM IST)
- Semi-final 2: England vs Argentina at Atlanta Stadium on July 16 (July 17 in India from 12:30 AM IST)
FIFA World Cup 2026: How To Live Stream Both The Semi-finals?
Both the matches can be live streamed on Zee5 app and website.
FIFA World Cup 2026: How To Watch The Semi-finals on Linear TV?
The two last-four stage clashes can also be watched live on Unite8 Sports.
How France Reached The Semi-finals?
France were in Group I with Senegal, Iraq and Norway.
Group Stage
- Match 1: Defeated Senegal 3-1
- Match 2: Defeated Iraq 3-0
- Match 3: Defeated Norway 4-1
Round Of 32
France Defeated Sweden 3-0
Round Of 16
France Defeated Paraguay 1-0
Quarter-finals
France Defeated Morocco 2-0
How Spain Reached The Semi-finals?
Spain were drawn in Group H alongside Cabo Verde, Saudi Arabia & Uruguay.
Group Stage
- Match 1: Drew 0-0 With Cabo Verde
- Match 2: Defeated Saudi Arabia 4-0
- Match 3: Defeated Uruguay 1-0
Round Of 32
Spain Defeated Austria 3-0
Round Of 16
Spain Defeated Portugal 1-0
Quarter-final
Spain Defeated Belgium 2-1
How England Reached The Semi-finals?
England were pooled in Group L with Croatia, Ghana and Panama.
Group Stage
- Match 1: Defeated Croatia 4-2
- Match 2: Drew With Ghana 0-0
- Match 3: Defeated Panama 2-0
Round Of 32
England Defeated Congo DR 2-1
Round Of 16
England Defeated Mexico 3-2
Quarter-final
England Defeated Norway 2-1
How Argentina Reached The Semi-finals?
Argentina were in Group J with Algeria, Austria and Jordan.
Group Stage
- Match 1: Defeated Algeria 3-0
- Match 2: Defeated Austria 2-0
- Match 3: Defeated Jordan 3-1
Round Of 32
Argentina Defeated Cabo Verde 3-2
Round Of 16
Argentina Defeated Egypt 3-2
Quarter-final
Argentina Defeated Switzerland 3-1
