This Wednesday, July 15 features another blockbuster World Cup semifinal: England vs. Argentina. FIFA lists kickoff at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET), which is 1:00 p.m. in Mexico City (CDMX) and 9:00 p.m. in Madrid (CEST). This high-stakes matchup pits two tournament heavyweights against each other for a coveted spot in the World Cup Final against Spain, who eliminated France to advance.
FIFA published the remainder of the tournament calendar: four quarterfinals, two semifinals, third-place match and final.
| Match | Date (2026) | ET | PT | CDMX | CET | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 97 — France 2-0 Morocco | Thu, Jul 9 | 4:00 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | 10:00 p.m. | Boston |
| Match 98 — Spain 2-1 Belgium | Fri, Jul 10 | 3:00 p.m. | 12:00 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | Los Angeles |
| Match 99 — Norway 1-2 England | Sat, Jul 11 | 5:00 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | 11:00 p.m. | Miami |
| Match 100 — Argentina 3-1 Switzerland | Sat, Jul 11 | 9:00 p.m. | 6:00 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. | 3:00 a.m.(Sun, Jul 12) | Kansas City |
| Match 101 — France 0-2 Spain | Tue, Jul 14 | 3:00 p.m. | 12:00 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | Dallas |
| Match 102 — Argentina 2-1 England | Wed, Jul 15 | 3:00 p.m. | 12:00 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | Atlanta |
| Match 103 — France v. England (Third place) | Sat, Jul 18 | 5:00 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. | 3:00 p.m. | 11:00 p.m. | Miami |
| Match 104 — Spain v. Argentina (Final) | Sun, Jul 19 | 3:00 p.m. | 12:00 p.m. | 1:00 p.m. | 9:00 p.m. | New York/New Jersey |
Note: No matches are scheduled for July 12–13 or July 16–17 per the official calendar.
| TV & Streaming in the United States | Description |
|---|---|
| Peacock (Spanish-language coverage) | The Peacock platform offers extensive coverage of the 2026 World Cup in Spanish within the United States, broadcasting matches for Spanish-speaking audiences who prefer to follow the tournament with commentary and analysis in Spanish. |
| English-language networks (FOX and affiliates) | English-language coverage is split among channels such as FOX and FS1, as well as other sports networks that hold the tournament’s television rights in the United States. The official schedules list these channels for live broadcasts, though specific details for each match may vary. |
| Global platforms like DAZN | DAZN holds the rights to broadcast all 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup in territories where its license is active, allowing viewers to follow the entire tournament through a single app. In the United States, the specific availability of the package may depend on local agreements, so it’s important to check the DAZN app or website to confirm. |
England and Argentina have successfully advanced to the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals after surviving a dramatic knockout stage filled with grueling extra-time battles. Both historic soccer powerhouses are set to face off this Wednesday, July 15, at the stadium in Atlanta, capturing the attention of millions of fans across the United States. While they managed to avoid tournament favorites like France and Spain on their side of the bracket, both squads were pushed to their absolute physical limits by resilient opponents. This highly anticipated matchup in North America promises a thrilling tactical clash between European mental fortitude and South American championship pedigree.
Under the strategic guidance of manager Thomas Tuchel, the English national team has displayed a newfound mental toughness that was missing in previous international tournaments. Their campaign began solidly in Group L, securing a commanding 4-2 victory over Croatia, a scoreless draw against Ghana, and a 2-0 win over Panama to clinch the top spot. The knockout rounds tested their limits, starting with a narrow 2-1 comeback victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo sparked by two late Harry Kane goals. They followed that up with a historic 3-2 win against host nation Mexico at the Estadio Azteca, impressively holding onto the lead despite Jarell Quansah’s second-half red card. In the quarterfinals, Jude Bellingham emerged as the ultimate savior, scoring an equalizer before halftime and the extra-time winner to eliminate Erling Haaland’s Norway 2-1.
The defending world champions have crafted a historic tournament run, highlighted by captain Lionel Messi breaking the all-time World Cup scoring record with 21 career goals. Argentina navigated a favorable bracket path without facing any top-15 FIFA-ranked opponents, starting with a perfect Group J performance that included comfortable wins over Algeria, Austria, and Jordan. However, their knockout stage journey has been unexpectedly dramatic, beginning with a grueling 3-2 extra-time victory over debutants Cape Verde secured by an own goal from a Messi corner kick in the 111th minute. The squad then orchestrated a spectacular comeback against Egypt in the Round of 16, erasing a two-goal deficit in the final 12 minutes before Enzo Fernández sealed a 3-2 win in stoppage time. Their quarterfinal clash against Switzerland required another exhausting extra-time period, where a red card for Swiss forward Breel Embolo opened the door for late strikes from Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez to clinch a 3-1 victory.
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