​The World Cup semifinals are officially set, with Argentina clinching their spot after one more dramatic battle that ended in a 3-1 extra-time victory over Switzerland. Lionel Messi, who had been prolific throughout the tournament, was held off the scoresheet for the first time in this edition as Argentina advanced to the next round. In a separate edge-of-your-seat clash in the heat of Miami, England edged past Norway 2-1, thanks to a brace from Jude Bellingham that tipped the scales in their favor. Spain also secured their place in the semifinals with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Belgium, aided by a late, decisive strike from Mikel Merino that ensured their progression. France continued their title bid with a 2-0 victory over Morocco, with Kylian Mbappé adding to his tally and closing in on Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot race.
Photographs capture the moment US forward Folarin Balogun, wearing number 20, jubilates with teammates after scoring his team’s third goal during the Group D clash against Paraguay at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 12, 2026. The snapshot by Patrick T. Fallon, provided through AFP via Getty Images, underscores the tournament’s escalating drama as teams push toward the semifinals.
Looking ahead to the next round, the schedule features a marquee clash: France versus Spain on Tuesday, July 14 at 3 p.m. ET, set for AT&T Stadium in Dallas. A day later, on Wednesday, July 15, also at 3 p.m. ET, England faces Argentina at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. For those watching on television, FOX will carry the games, with streaming options available on Fox One and Fubo, which offers a free trial. Spanish-language coverage will be provided by Telemundo and Peacock.
This summary draws from an article originally published by USA TODAY, detailing the World Cup semifinal schedule, game times, TV information, and brackets for the 2026 tournament. The narrative reflects the tournament’s latest results, the emerging matchups, and the broader context as teams jostle for a coveted place in the final.