Spain, France, England, Argentina Reach World Cup Semifinals as Final Four Is Set

The 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal field is complete after Spain, England and Argentina joined France in advancing from a dramatic weekend of quarterfinal action. Friday’s match saw Spain edge Belgium 2-1, while Saturday featured England’s extra-time victory over Norway and Argentina’s 3-1 extra-time win against Switzerland. The results set up two marquee semifinal matchups between France and Spain, and England and Argentina. Spain continued its impressive tournament by eliminating Belgium behind another composed attacking performance. England survived a stern test from Norway, overcoming Erling Haaland and company after extra time thanks to another strong outing from Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham. Argentina followed later in the day, defeating Switzerland behind Lionel Messi and a balanced attack that has made the defending champions one of the tournament favorites throughout the knockout stage.

World Cup Semifinal Preview

France vs. Spain

• Date: Tuesday, July 14
• Location: Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
• Time: 3 p.m. ET
• TV: FOX, Telemundo
• Representative Odds: France -110, Spain +300, Draw +250 (90 minutes)
• Key Players: Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Mike Maignan (France); Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Nico Williams (Spain)
• What to Watch: France’s high-powered attack faces Spain’s disciplined defense in a matchup many expected could decide the tournament champion.

England vs. Argentina

• Date: Wednesday, July 15
• Location: Arlington Stadium, Arlington, Texas
• Time: 3 p.m. ET
• TV: FOX, Telemundo
• Representative Odds: Argentina -105, England +280, Draw +245 (90 minutes)
• Key Players: Lionel Messi, Julián Álvarez, Emiliano Martínez (Argentina); Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Jordan Pickford (England)
• What to Watch: Two of international soccer’s biggest rivals meet with a place in the World Cup final at stake. England hopes to end its long title drought, while Argentina seeks another championship behind Messi.

World Cup Betting Update

With only four teams remaining, futures betting markets have become concentrated around the tournament favorites at sportsbooks like BetMGM and Caesars.

Team	Representative Odds
France	+150
Spain	+340
Argentina	+350
England	+650

France remains the consensus favorite after conceding just one goal in the knockout stage, while Spain has steadily shortened following victories over Portugal and Belgium. Argentina and England remain well within striking distance entering the semifinal round.

Golden Boot Race

The Golden Boot battle remains one of the tournament’s closest individual competitions. Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi enter the semifinals tied atop the scoring charts with eight goals apiece, while Harry Kane remains in contention with six goals after helping England reach the final four. Erling Haaland’s elimination with Norway effectively ended his pursuit despite an outstanding tournament.

Golden Glove Update

France goalkeeper Mike Maignan continues to lead most Golden Glove betting boards after another clean-sheet performance against Morocco. Argentina’s Emiliano Martínez and England’s Jordan Pickford remain close challengers after helping their teams survive difficult quarterfinal matches, while Spain’s Unai Simón has also strengthened his candidacy during Spain’s run to the semifinals.