Which teams have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Finals? Bracket, Matchups, Schedule

France became the first nation to qualify for the World Cup semi-finals as the quarter-finals are underway, with now 7 teams left struggling for the ultimate world champions prize.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals are finally underway, with the eight remaining teams facing off until July 11 to book their places in the last four.

France became the first semi-finalist of the expanded 48-team edition in North America with a 2-0 win over Morocco at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, on July 10.

Some of the biggest names in world football – including Spain and Argentina – remain in contention for a semi-final berth. La Roja will face Belgium, while La Albiceleste will take on Switzerland. England are also alive in the tournament, scheduled to face Norway in the quarter-finals.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Confirmed Semifinals Teams List.

Which teams are in the football world cup quarterfinals so far?

1. France beat Morocco 2-0

2. Spain beat Belgium 2-1

France

France has found different ways to win games this summer. After a slow start against Senegal, they easily beat Iraq and Norway. Sweden's goalkeeper played well in roun of 32, but France scored just before halftime and won 3-0.

Then Paraguay played a very physical game, but Kylian Mbappé scored to give France a 1-0 win in round of 16.

In the quarterfinals, Mbappé missed a penalty in the first-half then scored a great opening goal in the hot weather and Dembele also strengthen their lead France to a dominant 2-0 victory over Morocco.

Spain

During their flawless run to the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals, In Group H, La Roja kicked off their campaign with a 0–0 draw against Cabo Verde, followed by a dominant 4–0 victory over Saudi Arabia, and secured the top spot in the group by defeating Uruguay 1–0.

Advancing into the knockout rounds, they cruised past Austria with a commanding 3–0 win in the Round of 32.

In the Round of 16, they edged out rivals Portugal 1–0 courtesy of a dramatic late winner from substitute Mikel Merino,

who repeated his heroics just days later by scoring an 88th-minute strike to eliminate Belgium 2–1 in the quarterfinals, officially booking Spain's ticket to a blockbuster semi-final clash against France.

When do the FIFA World Cup Semifinals start?

The conclusion of the football world cup quarterfinals and the start of the semis on Tuesday, July 14. The second final four tie is just a day later on Wednesday, July 15.

Both fixtures are scheduled for 3 p.m. ET kickoff times (12 p.m. PT, 8 p.m. BST) to ensure that as many different territories can comfortably tune in. There need not be so many sleepy school children later this month.

Corrent Confirmed and Potentional FIFA world cup semifinals matchups, Bracket

Semi-Finals 1:

France will face Spain on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

France vs. Spain: This is a highly anticipated matchup that would repeat the Euro 2024 and 2025 Nations League semifinals.

Semi-Finals 2:

The second semifinal on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, will feature the winner of Norway vs. England playing the winner of Argentina vs. Switzerland.

Where Will the FIFA World Cup Semifinals Be Played?

First Semifinal: Dallas Stadium, Arlington Texas hosts this match on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. France has already advanced to this game after defeating Morocco 2–0. They will face the winner of the upcoming Spain vs. Belgium quarterfinal.

Second Semifinal: Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia hosts this match on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. This game will feature the winner of Norway vs. England against the winner of Argentina vs. Switzerland..

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