​Fans will have to wait one more day for the next World Cup game, as Monday, July 13, marks the second consecutive day without any World Cup matches airing on television. This long lull represents the longest pause in the tournament schedule since the FIFA World Cup began, underscoring the rapid progression toward the tournament’s climax as the field narrows.
With the World Cup winding down, only four games remain in the FIFA competition. The schedule resumes on Tuesday, July 14, when the semifinals get underway. Spain will face France in Dallas at 3 p.m. Eastern, a matchup that carries a place in the final on the line. The following day, Wednesday, July 15, England takes on Argentina in Atlanta. Both semifinal matches will be broadcast on Fox.
Here’s a look at the remainder of the World Cup schedule. The semifinals kick off on Tuesday, July 14, and four games remain in the tournament, which has drawn added excitement thanks to the expanded field of 48 teams, up from 32 in previous editions. The four games left, including the third-place match, are listed below with all times shown in Eastern.
– Tuesday, July 14: France vs. Spain at 3 p.m. on Fox
– Wednesday, July 15: England vs. Argentina at 3 p.m. on Fox
– Saturday, July 18: Third-Place Game at 5 p.m. on Fox
– Sunday, July 19: Final at 3 p.m. on Fox
Fans can look forward to two semifinal matches featuring four traditional football powerhouses. France’s Kylian Mbappé has been one of the tournament’s standout players and will likely have a pivotal role in the upcoming clash against Spain. In discussing the upcoming matchup, Mbappé told ESPN, “We are very happy. We know there is only one way to relax, and that is to win. But we still have a long way to go. We know what comes next will be even tougher, but we are ready for anything. We will recover well and watch tomorrow’s game to see who we will face.”
As the World Cup approaches its final stages, fans around the globe will be treated to high-stakes football between storied rivals and emerging stars alike. The weekend slate promises drama, tactical masterclasses, and moments that could define the tournament’s outcome. Whether you’re a loyal supporter of France, Spain, England, or Argentina, the semifinals and beyond are set to deliver the type of unforgettable football that makes the World Cup such a global phenomenon.