World Cup 2026 semifinals confirmed

The 2026 World Cup has reached the semifinal stage following the conclusion of the quarterfinals. France defeated Morocco 2-0, Spain beat Belgium 1-0, and England won 2-1 against Norway to join Argentina, which faces Switzerland for the final spot. The semifinal matchups are set with France playing Spain and England facing Argentina. The final match is scheduled for July 19. Prediction models from Opta and Football Meets Data both rank France as the favorite to win the tournament. Opta gives France a 34.05% chance, while Football Meets Data estimates it at 31.7%. The remaining three teams—Spain, England, and Argentina—all show closely competitive winning probabilities between 20% and 25% according to both analytical sources. The upcoming games will determine the two finalists competing for the trophy.