World Cup 2026 · Day 32
England reach the semi-finals as the last four takes shape, with France against Spain in Dallas and the final quarter-final under way in Kansas City
England beat Norway 2-1 after extra time in Miami on Saturday 11 July to join France and Spain in the semi-finals. France meet Spain in Dallas on 14 July, while England await the winner of the last quarter-final, Argentina against Switzerland in Kansas City, in the second semi-final in Atlanta on 15 July. Five verified stories.
12 July 2026 · WorldCuply.com daily news archive
EnglandEngland beat Norway 2-1 after extra time in Miami to reach the World Cup semi-finals
England defeated Norway 2-1 after extra time in their quarter-final at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Saturday 11 July to reach the semi-finals, per FIFA and BBC Sport. England, led by Harry Kane, ended the run of Norway, who with Erling Haaland had beaten Brazil to reach their first ever quarter-final. England now await the winner of Argentina against Switzerland in the semi-final at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Wednesday 15 July.
Sources: FIFA · BBC Sport
Argentina v SwitzerlandMessi and holders Argentina meet Switzerland in Kansas City to decide England's semi-final opponent
Holders Argentina face Switzerland in the last quarter-final at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, the tie that closes the round of 8, per FIFA and Sports Illustrated. 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, chase an upset. The winner meets England in the semi-final at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on 15 July.
Sources: FIFA · Sports Illustrated
Semi-finalsThe last four takes shape: France against Spain in Dallas, England await their opponent in Atlanta
The 2026 World Cup semi-finals are set for Dallas and Atlanta, per FIFA and ESPN. France, the 2022 finalists, meet Spain at AT&T Stadium on Tuesday 14 July after beating Morocco 2-0, while Spain came through Belgium 2-1. England, who beat Norway after extra time, play the winner of Argentina against Switzerland at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday 15 July. Both winners advance to the final at MetLife Stadium on 19 July.
Sources: FIFA · ESPN
ScheduleThe final week is set: semi-finals on 14 and 15 July, third place in Miami on 18 July, final at MetLife on 19 July
The decisive week runs from 14 to 19 July, per FIFA and Sports Illustrated. The semi-finals are at AT&T Stadium in Dallas on 14 July 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 Sunday 19 July, kicking off at 3 p.m. ET.
Sources: FIFA · Sports Illustrated
Final showA first for a World Cup final: MetLife will stage a halftime show on 19 July
FIFA and the New York New Jersey host committee have confirmed that the 2026 final at MetLife Stadium on 19 July will feature a halftime show, the first at a World Cup final, per the host committee and FIFA. The performance is planned for the interval of the showpiece near New York, with kickoff at 3 p.m. ET. Organisers say full details of the line-up will be announced in the build-up to the match.
Sources: NY/NJ Host Committee · FIFA