France, Spain, England, and Argentina have advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup held across North America.
These matches determine which two nations will compete for the championship title. The results mark the culmination of a tournament that expanded to include more nations than any previous iteration of the event.
The competition began in June 2026 with 48 teams [1] competing in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The field has now narrowed to the final four semi-finalists [2].
"The biggest World Cup ever began in the middle of June as 48 teams came to North America with a dream of making a deep run," David Brown said.
France faces Spain in one of the upcoming matchups. The pairing pits two European powerhouses against each other in a bid for a spot in the final. According to reporting from Yahoo Sports, France will be looking to reclaim their world title this month and first must overcome Spain to reach the final of the tournament.
England and Argentina also remain in contention. The schedule and specific venues for these semifinal matches have been confirmed across the host nations. The tournament's expanded format has increased the number of matches played throughout the month, extending the road to the trophy.
The matches will be held at various venues across the three host countries. These venues were selected to distribute the event's footprint across the North American continent, a first for the FIFA World Cup.
“"The biggest World Cup ever began in the middle of June as 48 teams came to North America"”
The presence of four traditional football powerhouses in the semifinals suggests that despite the expanded 48-team format, the established elite nations remain dominant. The North American hosting arrangement across three countries represents a significant logistical shift for FIFA, testing the scalability of the tournament's infrastructure before the final match.
