FIFA World Cup 2026 Semifinals: Schedule, Teams, Bracket & Results
The World Cup 2026 semifinals are the final four, and this is your one page for all of it: the schedule, the live bracket, kick-off times in Eastern Time, and results the moment each match ends.
Just two games, on July 14 and 15, 2026, both in the United States, decide who plays for the title on July 19. Win, and you are in the Final. Lose, and you drop to the third-place match.
You will not see the four teams just yet. They are decided by the quarterfinals on July 9 to 11, so until then the two semifinals below are listed by their FIFA bracket codes (M101 and M102), and the names drop in as the last eight play out.
Bookmark this page and check back, because the Final four take shape fast once the quarterfinals kick off.
Quick facts about the World Cup 2026 semifinals:
| Dates | July 14 and 15, 2026 (two matches) |
| Venues | Dallas Stadium (AT&T), Arlington and Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz) |
| Host country | United States (both matches) |
| Format | Single elimination, two winners reach the Final |
| How teams qualify | Win a quarterfinal (July 9 to 11) |
| Where to watch (US) | FOX in English, Telemundo in Spanish |
Last updated: July 3, 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026 Semifinals Schedule
The semifinals are played on back-to-back afternoons. Dallas hosts the first on Tuesday, July 14, and Atlanta hosts the second on Wednesday, July 15.
Both kick off at the same time, and both stadiums have retractable roofs to keep the heat off the pitch. Times are in Eastern Time (ET).
| Match | Date | Fixture | Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M101 | Tue, Jul 14 | Winner M97 vs Winner M98 | 3:00 PM | Dallas Stadium (AT&T), Arlington |
| M102 | Wed, Jul 15 | Winner M99 vs Winner M100 | 3:00 PM | Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz), Atlanta |
FIFA uses official tournament names for each venue, so you will see the World Cup name next to the one you know.
The M-codes are FIFA match numbers set by bracket position. For the full road to the Final, see the World Cup 2026 schedule.
World Cup 2026 Semifinals Bracket (Current Update)
The World Cup 2026 semifinals bracket is fixed even though the teams are not. Each semifinal draws from a set pair of quarterfinals, so the final-four lineup locks in as the last eight are settled. Track every result live in the interactive bracket below, which updates each matchup and score as games finish.
The two semifinals sit on opposite sides of the draw. The first semifinal (M101) in Dallas takes the winners of the Boston (M97) and Los Angeles (M98) quarterfinals. The second semifinal (M102) in Atlanta takes the winners of the Miami (M99) and Kansas City (M100) quarterfinals.
The four quarterfinal winners are the only teams left standing at this point. The two semifinal winners go through to the Final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, and the two losers meet in the third-place match on July 18 in Miami.
Want to map it out yourself? Download a free printable blank bracket and pencil in your picks.
World Cup 2026 Semifinals Results
Scores appear here as each match is played on July 14 and 15. Both winners advance to the Final, and both losers drop into the third-place match.
| Match | Date | Result | Advances To |
|---|---|---|---|
| M101 | Tue, Jul 14 | To be played | Final (Jul 19, New Jersey) |
| M102 | Wed, Jul 15 | To be played | Final (Jul 19, New Jersey) |
Where to Watch the World Cup 2026 Semifinals
In the United States, both semifinals air on FOX in English and on Telemundo in Spanish. You can stream the English coverage on the FOX One and FOX Sports apps, and the Spanish coverage on Peacock.
Both matches kick off at 3:00 PM ET, an afternoon start on the East Coast and midday further west. Outside the US, times shift with your zone: a 3:00 PM ET start is 8:00 PM in London and 9:00 PM across much of Central Europe.
FAQ About World Cup 2026 Semifinals
How many teams play in the World Cup 2026 semifinals?
How do teams qualify for the World Cup 2026 semifinals?
A team reaches the semifinals by winning its quarterfinal, played July 9 to 11. Each of the four quarterfinal winners takes one of the four semifinal places. Every knockout match is single elimination, so one win moves a team on and one loss sends it out.
What happens if a World Cup 2026 semifinal is tied?
There are no draws in the knockout stage. If a semifinal is level after 90 minutes, two 15-minute periods of extra time are played. If it is still tied after extra time, the match is decided by a penalty shootout, so there is always a winner on the day.
How many matches does a 2026 World Cup finalist play in total?
Eight. A team that reaches the Final plays three group games plus the Round of 32, Round of 16, quarterfinal, semifinal and Final. That is one more than in the old 32-team format, because 2026 added the new Round of 32.
Is there a third-place match after the semifinals?
Yes. The two semifinal losers meet in the third-place match on Saturday, July 18, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. It is played the day before the Final and decides which team finishes third overall.
Have the host nations reached a World Cup semifinal before?
The United States reached the semifinals once, at the first World Cup in 1930, finishing third. Mexico’s best run is the quarterfinals, in 1970 and 1986. Canada had never won a World Cup knockout match before co-hosting in 2026.
Where is the World Cup 2026 final held?
The Final is on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, which FIFA calls New York New Jersey Stadium during the tournament. Kick-off is 3:00 PM ET, and the two semifinal winners contest it.
The World Cup 2026 semifinals are the last step before the Final, two matches on July 14 and 15 in Dallas and Atlanta that leave just two teams standing.
The four teams are set once the quarterfinals finish on July 11, but the dates, venues and bracket path are locked, so you can plan around them now.
Keep this page handy, because the moment the quarterfinals end, the semifinal matchups and results drop straight in, and the winners are one game from lifting the trophy in New Jersey.
