​The 2026 World Cup semifinals feature two matches soccer fans dreamed about before the tournament began. France vs. Spain and and Argentina vs. England pits four powerhouses against one another, with the game’s biggest stars on the field together to decide the winner of soccer’s most important trophy.The final step before the World Cup ends, begins on Tuesday, July 14 when France and Spain meet in Arlington, Texas, with a spotlight on France’s Kylian Mbappe and Spain’s Lamine Yamal as they renew their La Liga rivalry on a grand stage.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementDefending World Cup champion Argentina and England are then set to kick off on Wednesday, July 15 in Atlanta in a rematch of the famous 1986 “Hand of God” game. Lionel Messi and Harry Kane will supply ample star power.Here’s USA TODAY Sports’ picks for the 2026 World Cup semifinals.1 / 5US forward #20 Folarin Balogun (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring his team’s third goal during the 2026 World Cup Group D football match between USA and Paraguay at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 12, 2026.(PATRICK T. FALLON, AFP via Getty Images)WORLD CUP 2026: Norway soccer team returns home to hero’s welcome from 100,000 fansTuesday, July 14 in Arlington, TexasJon Arnold: France 3 – 2 SpainSeth Vertelney: France 3 – 1 SpainJesse Yomtov: France 1 – 0 SpainVictoria Hernandez: France 2 – 0 SpainNancy Armour: France 2 – 1 SpainFOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS – JULY 09: Kylian Mbappe #10 of France celebrates after winning the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Final match between France and Morocco at Boston Stadium on July 09, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)Wednesday, July 15 in AtlantaJon Arnold: Argentina 2 – 1 EnglandSeth Vertelney: England 2 – 0 ArgentinaJesse Yomtov: England 3 – 2 ArgentinaVictoria Hernandez: England 2 – 1 ArgentinaNancy Armour: Argentina 1 – 0 EnglandThe World Cup final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThis article originally appeared on USA TODAY: World Cup predictions: Expert picks for Argentina-England, Spain-France