The highly anticipated quarterfinals phase of the FIFA World Cup 2026 has officially concluded, establishing a blockbuster semifinal lineup in North America.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Semifinal and Final Match Schedule
With the final four teams confirmed, the tournament heads to its ultimate stages. Below is the complete upcoming schedule, featuring local venue times alongside Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) for viewers following the tournament progress.
Semifinal Matchups
The remaining four teams compete across two major venues to secure passage into the championship final match.
| Date (PKT) | Matchup | Venue & Location | Kickoff (Local Venue Time) | Kickoff (PKT) |
| July 15, 2026 | France vs Spain | Dallas Stadium — Arlington, Texas | July 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM CDT | July 15, 2026 at 5:00 AM PKT |
| July 16, 2026 | England vs Argentina | Atlanta Stadium — Atlanta, Georgia | July 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT | July 16, 2026 at 4:00 AM PKT |
Third Place Playoff
The two squads that fall short during the semifinal matches will compete directly to determine the third place podium ranking.
| Date (PKT) | Matchup | Venue & Location | Kickoff (Local Venue Time) | Kickoff (PKT) |
| July 19, 2026 | Semifinal 1 Loser vs Semifinal 2 Loser | Miami Stadium — Miami Gardens, Florida | July 18, 2026 at 9:00 PM EDT | July 19, 2026 at 6:00 AM PKT |
FIFA World Cup 2026 Final
The global tournament concludes in East Rutherford, New Jersey, where the two semifinal winners face off to lift the international football trophy.
| Date (PKT) | Matchup | Venue & Location | Kickoff (Local Venue Time) | Kickoff (PKT) |
| July 20, 2026 | Semifinal 1 Winner vs Semifinal 2 Winner | New York New Jersey Stadium — East Rutherford, New Jersey | July 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT | July 20, 2026 at 4:00 AM PKT |
Quarter Finals Overview
QF4 – Argentina vs Switzerland
Simultaneously, the defending title holders from Argentina kept their championship dreams alive by battling past a stubborn Switzerland roster to claim a hard fought 3-1 extra time victory at Kansas City Stadium to advance to the next semifinal tier. The South American squad generated an early advantage when Alexis Mac Allister finished a beautifully orchestrated sequence, but the European side uncovered an answer in the sixty seventh minute as Dan Ndoye leveled the scoreboard with an accurate attempt. The complexion of the fixture altered dramatically in the seventy second minute when Swiss attacker Breel Embolo earned a dismissal following his second yellow card. Forced to adjust with only ten active players, the Swiss backline showed incredible resilience to take the showdown beyond regular regulation time. Argentina finally exploited the numerical superiority in the one hundred twelfth minute when Julian Alvarez completed a flowing attacking maneuver, followed by Lautaro Martinez securing the result deep into final injury time to spark chaotic celebrations from the traveling crowd.
QF3 – England vs Norway
An electric atmosphere enveloped the stands at Miami Stadium as the English squad engineered a brilliant turnaround, overcoming a one goal deficit to defeat Norway 2-1 during a demanding extra time period to book their place in the tournament semifinals. The opposing side initially found an opening in the thirty sixth minute when Andreas Schjelderup capitalised on a lapse in the backline to secure a calm finish. England answered with remarkable composure before the halftime whistle blew, with Jude Bellingham driving home the equalising point in opening stoppage time. The matchup transformed into a tactical battle throughout the final forty five minutes, pushing the athletes into a grueling extra period under testing physical conditions. Jude Bellingham shifted the momentum decisively in the ninety third minute, reacting with sharp instincts inside the area to slot home a loose ball. This crucial double from the young playmaker guaranteed safety for the team managed by Thomas Tuchel, cutting short the tournament run of star striker Erling Haaland while confirming a high profile semifinal match.
QF2 – Spain vs Belgium
Spain secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium to become the second team to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals. Fabian Ruiz provided the breakthrough for Spain in the thirtieth minute, though Charles De Ketelaere managed to level the score for Belgium shortly before the half time break. The match swung late in the second half when Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was forced off due to injury, allowing the Spanish offense to capitalize on the disruption. For the second consecutive knockout match, substitute Mikel Merino stepped up as the hero, striking a decisive eighty eighth minute winner to seal the result and send Spain to their first world cup semifinal since their tournament triumph in 2010.
QF1 – France vs Morocco
The initial match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal stage has wrapped up with significant tactical action, introducing the first confirmed semifinalist. France clinched their position in the final four after a commanding 2-0 victory over Morocco at Boston Stadium in Foxborough. While a first half penalty kick from Kylian Mbappe was kept out by goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, the French frontline found a breakthrough following the half time interval. Kylian Mbappe claimed his eighth goal of the tournament in the sixtieth minute with a composed finish inside the penalty box, followed by Ousmane Dembele sealing the result six minutes later with a clinical low shot. This victory marks a historic step for the French squad, securing their third consecutive semifinal appearance as they wait to find out who their next opponent will be.
Final Group Stage Points Tables
The group phase concluded with the top two teams from each group, along with the eight best third-placed teams, advancing to the Round of 32. The official final standings across all twelve groups are recorded below:
Group A
| Position | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | GF | GA | GD | Points |
| 1 | Mexico | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 4 |
| 3 | South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 |
| 4 | Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 1 |
Group B
| Position | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | GF | GA | GD | Points |
| 1 | Switzerland | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | +4 | 7 |
| 2 | Canada | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | +5 | 4 |
| 3 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 4 |
| 4 | Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10 | -8 | 1 |
Group C
| Position | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | GF | GA | GD | Points |
| 1 | Brazil | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | +6 | 7 |
| 2 | Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | +3 | 7 |
| 3 | Scotland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 3 |
| 4 | Haiti | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 0 |
Group D
| Position | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | GF | GA | GD | Points |
| 1 | United States | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | +4 | 6 |
| 2 | Australia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 | Paraguay | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 4 |
| 4 | Türkiye | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 3 |
Group E
| Position | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | GF | GA | GD | Points |
| 1 | Germany | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 4 | +6 | 6 |
| 2 | Ivory Coast | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 6 |
| 3 | Ecuador | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | Curaçao | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | -8 | 1 |
Group F
| Position | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | GF | GA | GD | Points |
| 1 | Netherlands | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 4 | +6 | 7 |
| 2 | Japan | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 3 | +4 | 5 |
| 3 | Sweden | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | Tunisia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 12 | -10 | 0 |
Group G
| Position | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | GF | GA | GD | Points |
| 1 | Belgium | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 5 |
| 2 | Egypt | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | +2 | 5 |
| 3 | Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 1 |
Group H
| Position | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | GF | GA | GD | Points |
| 1 | Spain | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | +5 | 7 |
| 2 | Cabo Verde | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 2 |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 2 |
Group I
| Position | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | GF | GA | GD | Points |
| 1 | France | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | +8 | 9 |
| 2 | Norway | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7 | +1 | 6 |
| 3 | Senegal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6 | +2 | 3 |
| 4 | Iraq | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 12 | -11 | 0 |
Group J
| Position | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | GF | GA | GD | Points |
| 1 | Argentina | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | +7 | 9 |
| 2 | Austria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 | Algeria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 4 |
| 4 | Jordan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 0 |
Group K
| Position | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | GF | GA | GD | Points |
| 1 | Colombia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 7 |
| 2 | Portugal | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | +5 | 5 |
| 3 | DR Congo | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 4 |
| 4 | Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 | -9 | 0 |
Group L
| Position | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | GF | GA | GD | Points |
| 1 | England | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 7 |
| 2 | Croatia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| 3 | Ghana | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 4 | Panama | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 0 |
