All four 2026 World Cup finalists have won the highest prize money in football to date, and the semi-final pairings will not disappoint.
France and Spain will face off at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Tuesday, July 14, while England will play Argentina the following day in Atlanta, with the winner advancing to the final scheduled for Sunday, July 19.
France have won this tournament twice (1998 and 2018), the latter with Kylian Mbappé leading his team to victory, marking the start of a historic World Cup career for one of the game’s modern icons. blues They will need to stop Lamine Yamal and Spain’s attack, but it won’t be easy against a defense that has conceded just one goal in six games.
The match between Lionel Messi and defending champions Argentina and England is a rematch of the famous “Hand of God” game from the 1986 World Cup. Argentina have won the World Cup three times, but England’s only win came in 1966, when they hosted the World Cup.
Here are USA TODAY Sports’ picks for the 2026 World Cup semifinals.
France vs Spain predictions
Tuesday, July 14th, Arlington, Texas
- john arnold: France 3 – 2 Spain
- Seth Terny: France 3 – 1 Spain
- Jesse Yomtov: France 1 – 0 Spain
- victoria hernandez: France 2 – 0 Spain
- Nancy Armor: France 2 – 1 Spain
Argentina vs England predictions
Wednesday, July 15th, Atlanta
- john arnold: Argentina 2 – 1 England
- Seth Terny: England 2 – 0 Argentina
- Jesse Yomtov: England 3 – 2 Argentina
- victoria hernandez: England 2 – 1 Argentina
- nancy armor: Argentina 1-0 England (AET)
When is the World Cup final?
The World Cup final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19th at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
