Semi-final matchups for the 2026 World Cup are now set, with schedules and locations announced

The line-up for the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is now set, following the quarter-final matches that took place recently, with England claiming the last available spot after a 2-1 win over Norway on Saturday night.

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Jude Bellingham was the hero for England, scoring both goals to earn his team a semi-final berth against Argentina, a team that defeated Switzerland 3-1 after extra time to book their own place in the last four.

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The first semi-final match is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, July 14, at 9:00 p.m. Nigerian time, and will feature France going up against Spain at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

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The venue, also known as Dallas Stadium, will host the highly anticipated clash between two football powerhouses, with the action kicking off at 9:00 p.m. Nigerian time.

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The following day, Wednesday, July 15, will see England face off against Argentina at 9:00 p.m. Nigerian time, with the match taking place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, also known as Atlanta Stadium, in Atlanta, Georgia.

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The semi-final fixtures for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are as follows: France will play Spain on Tuesday, July 14, at 9:00 p.m. WAT, while England will take on Argentina on Wednesday, July 15, at 9:00 p.m. WAT.

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The venues for these matches are AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, for the France-Spain clash, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, for the England-Argentina encounter, with both games kicking off at 9:00 p.m. Nigerian time.