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2026 World Cup Semis: Soccer titans collide
12 Jul
Summary
- Four past World Cup champions reach the semifinals.
- France faces Spain, while Argentina meets England.
- The final is set for July 19, with semis on July 14-15.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has reached its penultimate stage, with four former champions set to compete in the semifinals. France, a two-time winner, faces Spain on Tuesday, July 14, at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Les Bleus, who last triumphed in 2018, will need a strong defense against Spain's formidable attack.
In the other semifinal, defending champions Argentina, winners of the tournament three times, will clash with England on Wednesday, July 15, in Atlanta. This highly anticipated match evokes memories of the 1986 "Hand of God" game. England, champions in 1966, will look to secure their second World Cup title.
The victors of these two thrilling encounters will proceed to the World Cup final, scheduled for Sunday, July 19, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The stage is set for a dramatic conclusion to one of soccer's most prestigious tournaments.
