The 2026 World Cup has now reached a crucial phase. Entering its 31st day, the world's most prestigious football tournament will determine the final two teams to advance to the semifinals through a series of quarter-final matches held on Sunday (12/7/2026).
Previously, France and Spain secured their places in the final four. France defeated Morocco 2-0 thanks to goals from Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé, while Spain followed suit after a narrow 2-1 victory over Belgium through goals from Fabián Ruiz and Mikel Merino. The two teams are scheduled to meet at the AT&T Stadium in Texas on Wednesday (15/7/2026).
Now, attention turns to the fierce duels between the four remaining nations. Norway is scheduled to challenge England at the Hard Rock Stadium in Florida at 04:00 WIB. The clash between The Vikings and The Three Lions is in the spotlight as both teams share the ambition to keep their World Cup title hopes alive.
Meanwhile, defending champions Argentina will face Switzerland at Arrowhead Stadium in Missouri at 08:00 WIB. This match is expected to be a tight contest, as La Albiceleste's consistency will be tested by the tactical resilience of La Nati.
The winners of these two thrilling matches will face each other in the semifinals, scheduled to take place at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Georgia on Thursday (16/7/2026). FIFA has reminded that the match schedule remains tentative and subject to change depending on developments on the ground.
