The tournament’s ultimate heavyweights have survived back-to-back extra-time thrillers to set up two truly monumental semi-final clashes. With the ultimate prize just two wins away, football fans are in for a pair of legendary encounters featuring modern tactical masterminds, generational prodigies, and deep-seated historical rivalries.
🇫🇷 France vs. Spain 🇪🇸
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Date / Time: July 15, 2026, at 12:45 AM (NST)
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Venue: Dallas Stadium, Texas
A massive European rematch is locked in for Dallas. France advanced to the semi-finals after a commanding 2-0 victory to down tournament dark horses Morocco. Meanwhile, Spain showed incredible grit to grind out a tight 2-1 win over a resilient Belgium squad.
While both squads boast world-class depth, the spotlight for this match falls squarely on a spectacular head-to-head battle. Fans will witness a thrilling clash of eras as French captain and global superstar Kylian Mbappé faces off against Spain’s teenage sensation, Lamine Yamal, in a matchup that could decide the next Ballon d’Or trajectory.
🏴 England vs. Argentina 🇦🇷
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Date / Time: July 16, 2026, at 12:45 AM (NST)
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Venue: Atlanta Stadium, Georgia
One of football’s most iconic historical rivalries returns to the global stage in Atlanta. Both teams had to push their limits to get here. England looked down and out against Norway before a brilliant extra-time brace from Jude Bellinghamallowed the Three Lions to sneak past 2-1.
The defending champions, Argentina, faced an equally grueling test against Switzerland. Despite the Swiss going down to 10 men, La Albiceleste had to rely on dramatic, late extra-time goals from Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez to seal a 3-1 victory.
Remarkably, this fixture will mark Lionel Messi’s first-ever match against England at this tournament—adding a historic chapter to an already legendary career.