World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Schedule, Timings and Streaming Details

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has reached its decisive stage, with just four teams remaining in contention for football's biggest prize after a series of dramatic quarter-final encounters. The tournament, which began with a record 48 participating nations, has now been narrowed down to France, Spain, England and defending champions Argentina. The semifinal lineup also marks the first time the top four teams in the FIFA rankings have all reached the last four of a World Cup.

France secured their place in the semifinals with a 2-0 victory over Morocco, while Spain edged Belgium 2-1 thanks to another decisive goal from substitute Mikel Merino. England booked their spot after defeating Norway 2-1 in extra time, ending Erling Haaland's impressive World Cup campaign. In the final quarter-final, Argentina overcame Switzerland 3-1 after extra time, with Julian Alvarez scoring a spectacular long-range winner before Lautaro Martinez added a late goal to seal the result.

Argentina's victory came after Alexis Mac Allister had opened the scoring from a Lionel Messi corner before Switzerland forced the match into extra time. Although Messi's nine-match World Cup scoring streak ended, the defending champions kept alive their hopes of retaining the title. The win set up a highly anticipated semifinal clash against England, while France and Spain will contest the other semifinal in what promises to be another heavyweight European encounter.

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The first semifinal will see France take on Spain on Wednesday, July 15, with kick-off scheduled for 12:30 AM IST at Dallas Stadium. Both teams have impressed throughout the tournament with disciplined defending and attacking quality, setting the stage for a closely contested encounter. The winner will advance to the FIFA World Cup 2026 final and move one step closer to lifting the coveted trophy.

The second semifinal will be played on Thursday, July 16, when England face defending champions Argentina at Atlanta Stadium, with the match also beginning at 12:30 AM IST. England will be aiming to continue their impressive knockout run under captain Harry Kane, while Lionel Messi's Argentina will look to move one step closer to defending the World Cup title they won four years ago. The fixture is expected to be one of the tournament's most eagerly anticipated matches.

Football fans in India will be able to watch both semifinal matches live on Unite8 Sports television channels. Live streaming of the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be available on ZEE5, allowing viewers to follow every moment of the final stages of the tournament. With four of the world's strongest teams still in contention, the semifinals promise high-quality football and intense competition as the race for the 2026 FIFA World Cup title enters its final chapter.

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