World Cup 2026 semifinals set: France vs Spain, England or Norway await

The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals are concluding this weekend, with France and Spain already securing their spots in the semifinals. The remaining two berths will be decided on Saturday, July 11, as Norway faces England and Argentina takes on Switzerland. The first semifinal will feature France against Spain on Tuesday, July 14, while the other semifinal, involving the winners of those quarterfinals, follows on Wednesday, July 15 Source: Infobae.

Broadcast details

Broadcasting rights vary by country. In Mexico, both semifinals will be available on open television via Canal 5 and Azteca 7, as well as on streaming platform ViX Premium Source: Milenio. In Spain, the matches are broadcast on DAZN, with TVE's La 1 offering free coverage of all Spain matches, both semifinals, and the final Source: ABC. In Peru, the matches are available on DirecTV and DGO Source: Infobae.

Format and context

This edition of the World Cup is the first to be co-hosted by three countries—Mexico, Canada, and the United States—and features an expanded 48-team format, resulting in 104 matches Source: ABC. The final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey Source: El Nacional.