The FIFA World Cup 2026 has entered its decisive stage: the Semifinals, with only four teams remaining in the race for football’s most prestigious trophy.
The semi-finals will feature two heavyweight encounters as France take on Spain, while England face defending champions Argentina.
The semi-final stage will determine the two nations that will contest the World Cup final on July 19, 2026.
Fixtures have also set up individual battles and a golden boot race involving the world’s biggest stars, including Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane and emerging talents such as Lamine Yamal and Jude Bellingham.
World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Fixtures and Kick-Off Times
The first semi-final of the tournament will be between France and Spain on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 10:00 PM East Africa Time (EAT).
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France reached the semi-final for the third time in a row after beating Morocco in the quarter-finals, with two goals scored by Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembele.
Spain secured their place after defeating Belgium with a late winner from substitute Mikel Merino. Since the 2010 World Cup, hosted in South Africa, Spain is making their second semifinal appearance.
The second semi-final will feature England taking on Argentina on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 10:00 PM EAT.
Argentina enter the match as defending champions and will rely on the experience of Lionel Messi.
England are seeking another opportunity to end their World Cup title drought.
The Three Lions have now secured a spot in the semis for the fourth time, following their 1966, 1990, and 2018 campaigns.
Tuchel’s squad secured a spot in the quarter-finals after a dramatic win over Norway. Jude Bellingham led the team to the semis with a brace after equalizing and scoring the late goal winner in the added time.
| Match | Date | Stadium |
| France vs Spain | Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | Dallas Stadium, Dallas, Texas, USA |
| England vs Argentina | Wednesday, July 15, 2026 | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, USA |
How to Watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Finals
The FIFA World Cup 2026 semi finals will be broadcast live by FIFA’s official television and streaming partners worldwide, giving fans multiple ways to follow the race for a place in the semi-finals.
In Kenya, the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) will continue airing quarter-final matches live on free-to-air television after the government secured broadcasting rights for the tournament.
Fans can also stream the matches live via https://kbcplus.co.ke/.
Fans who want to watch all semi-final matches can tune in to SuperSport on DStv and GOtv, which is providing live coverage of all two fixtures as part of its broadcast of all 104 matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Viewers will also have access to expert analysis, pre-match build-up, post-match reactions, highlights and repeat broadcasts throughout the tournament.
New World TV will also air selected semi-final matches in markets where it holds sublicensed broadcast rights, subject to local distribution agreements.
Fans who prefer to watch online can follow selected semi-final matches live on SportyTV’s official YouTube channel.
In addition, supporters can keep up with live scores, minute-by-minute commentary, match statistics and post-match updates through FIFA’s official digital platforms and other licensed broadcasters in their respective regions.
Players to Watch and Golden Boot Battle
The semi-finals will feature some of football’s biggest names, with several players still competing for both team success and individual honors.
For France, Kylian Mbappé remains one of the biggest attacking threats. The forward, who won the Golden Boot at the 2022 World Cup, remains central to France’s hopes. He currently leads the Golden Boot race with 8 goals and 3 assists.
Spain will look to young sensation Lamine Yamal, whose creativity and attacking confidence have made him one of the tournament’s standout performers, alongside midfield stars such as Pedri and Rodri.
For Argentina, Lionel Messi still wants to defend their title after winning the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. For 2026, Messi has 8 goals with 2 assists.
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England’s captain, Harry Kane, who won the 2018 Golden Boot, has also shown remarkable form and currently has 6 goals and 2 assists.
2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot Race
| Rank | Player | Team | Goals | Assists |
| 1 | Kylian Mbappé | France | 8 | 3 |
| 2 | Lionel Messi | Argentina | 8 | 2 |
| 3 | Erling Haaland | Norway | 7 | 0 |
| 4 | Harry Kane | England | 6 | 1 |
| 5 | Jude Bellingham | England | 6 | 0 |
| 6 | Sofiane Boufal | Morocco | 5 | 1 |
| 7 | Jamal Musiala | Germany | 4 | 2 |
| 8 | Dani Olmo | Spain | 4 | 1 |
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