World Cup 2026 · Day 31
Spain join France in the semi-finals as the last two quarter-finals are played today, with Norway against England and Argentina against Switzerland
Spain beat Belgium 2-1 in Los Angeles on Friday to set up a semi-final against France in Dallas on 14 July. The round of 8 concludes on Saturday 11 July with Norway against England at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens and Argentina against Switzerland at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, deciding the second semi-final in Atlanta on 15 July. Five verified stories.
11 July 2026 · WorldCuply.com daily news archive
SpainSpain edge Belgium 2-1 in Los Angeles to reach the World Cup semi-finals
Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 in their quarter-final at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Friday 10 July to reach the semi-finals, per FIFA, ESPN and Sky Sports. Spain had swept aside Austria 3-0 and edged Portugal in the last 16 through a stoppage-time winner from Mikel Merino. Belgium, who had knocked out co-hosts the United States, are out. Spain now meet France in the semi-final at AT&T Stadium in Dallas on Tuesday 14 July.
Sources: FIFA · ESPN · Sky Sports
Semi-finalFrance against Spain is set for Dallas on 14 July in a heavyweight last-four tie
The first semi-final of the 2026 World Cup pits France against Spain at AT&T Stadium in Dallas on Tuesday 14 July, per FIFA and the SI schedule. France, the 2022 finalists, beat Morocco 2-0 to reach the last four, while Spain came through Belgium 2-1. The winner advances to the final at MetLife Stadium on 19 July, meeting the winner of the second semi-final in Atlanta on 15 July.
Sources: FIFA · Sports Illustrated
Norway v EnglandNorway meet England in Miami today with a first ever semi-final in reach
Norway face England in their quarter-final at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Saturday 11 July, kicking off at 5 p.m. ET, per Yahoo Sports and SI. Norway, chasing a first ever World Cup semi-final, reached the last eight by beating Brazil 2-1, led by Erling Haaland. England, with Harry Kane, aim to book a place in the second semi-final in Atlanta on 15 July.
Sources: Yahoo Sports · Sports Illustrated
Argentina v SwitzerlandMessi and holders Argentina close the round of 8 against Switzerland in Kansas City
Holders Argentina meet Switzerland in the final quarter-final at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Saturday 11 July, kicking off at 9 p.m. ET, per Yahoo Sports and SI. Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, reached the last eight after comebacks against Cape Verde and Egypt, both 3-2. Switzerland, in a rare World Cup quarter-final, aim for an upset and a place against Norway or England in the Atlanta semi-final on 15 July.
Sources: Yahoo Sports · Sports Illustrated
ScheduleThe final week is set: semi-finals on 14 and 15 July before the final at MetLife on 19 July
With the last-four line-up nearly complete, the decisive week runs from 14 to 19 July, per MLSSoccer.com and SI. The semi-finals are at AT&T Stadium in Dallas on 14 July (France against Spain) and Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on 15 July. The third-place match is at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on 18 July, and the final is at MetLife Stadium near New York on 19 July.
Sources: MLSSoccer.com · Sports Illustrated