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The 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place from Thursday, June 11 to Sunday, July 19, 2026.
World Cup Tournament Results ⚽
Here is the phase-by-phase schedule breakdown for the 37-day tournament:
⚽ World Cup Tournament Schedule Breakdown
| Tournament Phase | Dates | Details |
| Group Stage | June 11 – June 27 | 72 matches across 12 groups. The opening match (Mexico vs. South Africa) kicks off June 11 in Mexico City. |
| Round of 32 | June 28 – July 3 | The debut of the new knockout stage phase for the expanded 48-team format. |
| Round of 16 | July 4 – July 7 | 8 matches to decide the quarterfinalists. |
| Quarterfinals | July 9 – July 11 | 4 matches played across host cities. |
| Semifinals | July 14 – July 15 | The final four battle for a spot in the final. |
| Third-Place Match | July 18 | The “Bronze Final” match. |
| World Cup Final | July 19 | Hosted at MetLife Stadium (New York/New Jersey Stadium) in East Rutherford, New Jersey. |
⚽ World Cup Tournament Results
livescores.pro🏆 The Semi-Finals FIFA WORLD CUP 2026
The final four feature an all-European heavyweight clash on one side and a classic intercontinental rivalry on the other.
Semi-Final 1: France vs. Spain 0 – 2
- Date: Tuesday, July 14, 2026
- Local Time (Central Time – CT): 2:00 PM
- Central European Summer Time (CEST): 9:00 PM (21:00)
- Venue: Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium) — Arlington, Texas
- The Matchup: A massive European derby. France punched their ticket by shutting down Morocco 2-0, while Spain narrowly edged out a resilient Belgium side 2-1 thanks to late heroics from Mikel Merino. Expect a tactical chess match between the tournament favorites.
Semi-Final 2: England vs. Argentina 1 – 2
- Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026
- Local Time (Eastern Time – ET): 3:00 PM
- Central European Summer Time (CEST): 9:00 PM (21:00)
- Venue: Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) — Atlanta, Georgia
- The Matchup: A historic, fiery rivalry reborn on the world stage. Thomas Tuchel’s England squad survived a grueling extra-time battle against Norway, winning 2-1 behind a Jude Bellingham brace. They face the reigning champions, Argentina, who also needed 120 minutes to defeat a 10-man Swiss team 3-1.
🥉 Third-Place Play-Off France vs England 4 – 6
The two teams that fall in the semi-finals will head to the Sunshine State to battle for the bronze medal.
- Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
- Local Time (Eastern Time – ET): 5:00 PM
- Central European Summer Time (CEST): 11:00 PM (23:00)
- Venue: Miami Stadium (Hard Rock Stadium) — Miami Gardens, Florida
Three Lions Take Third: England Beat France 6–4 in World Cup Classic
In a thriller of a bronze final at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, England defeated France 6–4 to claim third place.
The goalscorers from this historic 10-goal match were:
England (6)
- Declan Rice (3′)
- Ezri Konsa (18′)
- Bukayo Saka (37′, 45+1′, 87′ pen) — Hat-trick
- Jude Bellingham (90+8′)
France (4)
- Kylian Mbappé (48′, 66′)
- Bradley Barcola (54′)
- Ousmane Dembélé (90+6′)
👑 The FIFA World Cup Final Spain vs Argentina 1 – 0 AET (0 – 0)
AET = After Extra Time; PSO = Penalty Shout Out
The biggest game in sports will crown the champion of the historic 48-team tournament.
- Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026
- Local Time (Eastern Time – ET): 3:00 PM
- Central European Summer Time (CEST): 9:00 PM (21:00)
- Venue: New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) — East Rutherford, New Jersey
- What to expect: The closing ceremony followed by 90 (or 120) minutes of football to determine who lifts the iconic trophy.
The FIFA World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina kicks off at 21:00 CEST (Central European Summer Time) on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Here is how that breaks down across a few other major time zones:
- Local Stadium Time (New York/New Jersey): 15:00 (3:00 PM ET)
- Argentina (ART): 16:00 (4:00 PM)
- United Kingdom (BST): 20:00 (8:00 PM)
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Tournament Final has officially concluded, bringing an epic end to the largest tournament in football history.
Here is the breakdown of the historic match:
🏆 The Champions: Spain
In a highly tactical and emotional showdown, Spain defeated Argentina 1–0 in extra time to lift their second-ever FIFA World Cup trophy.
⚽ Match Summary
- Score: Spain 1 — 0 Argentina (After Extra Time)
- The Deciding Goal: The match was deadlocked at 0–0 through a tense 90 minutes of regular time. The breakthrough finally arrived in the 106th minute of extra time, when Ferran Torres scored the tournament-winning goal.
- Match Drama: Argentina fought fiercely but suffered a major setback when Enzo Fernández received a second yellow card in the 90th minute, reducing them to 10 men heading into extra time.
📍 Venue & Logistics
- Stadium: New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium), East Rutherford, New Jersey.
- Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026.
- Referee: Slavko Vinčić (Slovenia).
✨ Historical Highlights
- Generational Clash: The final featured a highly anticipated matchup between 39-year-old legend Lionel Messi and 19-year-old rising superstar Lamine Yamal.
- Unstoppable Form: Spain took the crown on the back of an incredible defensive run, remaining unbeaten in 38 consecutive international games.
📋 Essential Tournament Rules for the Finals
As we are in the deep end of the single-elimination knockout stage, the rules differ drastically from the group stages:
- No Draws Allowed: If any of these matches are tied at the end of 90 minutes of regular time, they will head into extra time (two 15-minute periods).
- Penalty Shootout: If the teams are still deadlocked after 120 total minutes, the match will be decided by a classic, nerve-wracking penalty shootout.
- Squad Depletion: Yellow cards accumulated prior to the semi-finals are wiped, meaning players will only miss the Final if they receive a red card during the semi-final matches.
