What time is the World Cup semifinal? Full bracket guide
If you are asking what time the World Cup semifinal kicks off today, England vs Argentina starts at 3 p.m. ET on Wednesday, July 15, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Spain already clinched the other final berth, beating France 2-0 on Tuesday. The winner faces La Roja in the July 19 final at MetLife Stadium.
Key Takeaways
- Spain beat France 2-0 on July 14 to become the first 2026 World Cup finalist.
- England vs Argentina kicks off at 3 p.m. ET on July 15 in Atlanta.
- The final is Spain vs the England-Argentina winner on July 19 at 3 p.m. ET.
- France plays the semifinal loser in the third-place match on July 18 at 5 p.m. ET.
- FOX, FOX One and Peacock carry U.S. live coverage of remaining matches.
What time is the England vs Argentina semifinal?
According to Mashable and Yahoo Sports, the second semifinal kicks off at 3 p.m. ET on July 15 at Atlanta Stadium, also called Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mashable notes live English-language coverage on FOX and FOX One, with Spanish-language streaming on Peacock.
That timing mirrors the first semifinal: FOX Sports reported France vs Spain also kicked off at 3 p.m. ET in Dallas. Mashable adds that England and Argentina are battling for the one remaining spot in the showpiece final.
How did each team reach the World Cup semifinals?
Yahoo Sports maps the knockout bracket after 48 nations opened the expanded 2026 tournament. Spain edged Belgium 2-1 in the quarterfinals after round-of-16 wins over Austria and earlier group-stage success. France beat Morocco 2-0 on July 9 to advance.
England defeated Norway 2-1 in the quarterfinals, while Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 after extra time on July 11. FOX Sports adds that England survived Mexico 3-2 in the round of 16, and Argentina needed extra time against both Cape Verde and Switzerland.
Who plays in the final and third-place match?
Yahoo Sports lists Spain awaiting the winner of England vs Argentina in the final on Sunday, July 19, at 3 p.m. ET at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. France, eliminated by Spain, still has one game left.
The third-place match is Saturday, July 18, at 5 p.m. ET at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, with France facing whichever team loses in Atlanta. Only three nations remain in contention for the title: Spain, England and Argentina.
How can you stream the remaining World Cup games?
Mashable reports that beyond FOX and FOX One, live TV replacements such as YouTube TV, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV carry FOX and FS1 for cord-cutters. For more on how streaming tech is reshaping live sports, see our Future Tech & AI Wonders coverage.
FOX Sports confirms every remaining World Cup match airs on FOX or FS1 and streams on FOX One. Mashable also notes international free options via VPN, though U.S. viewers should verify rights before tuning in. Full official fixtures are on FIFA.com.