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U.S. to Host World Cup Semifinals July 14-15

7/12/2026

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Summary

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The U.S. will host the semifinals, with France vs Spain on July 14 in Arlington, Texas, and England vs Argentina on July 15 in Atlanta, Georgia.
France (2-0 over Morocco July 9), Spain (2-1 over Belgium July 10), England (2-1 over Norway July 11, both by Jude Bellingham) and Argentina (3-1 over Switzerland July 11) advanced.
The final is on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, and will air on FOX, Telemundo and Universo.

History

Historical Context

The United States hosted the 1994 FIFA World Cup, with the knockout stage running July 2-17, 1994, and 16 teams advancing in a single-elimination format that proved the country’s stadium capacity. Building on that success, the United States, Canada and Mexico announced a joint bid in April 2017, won by 134 votes in June 2018, and will host the first three-nation World Cup in 2026.

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Story summary

The U.S. will host the semifinals, with France vs Spain on July 14 in Arlington, Texas, and England vs Argentina on July 15 in Atlanta, Georgia.
France (2-0 over Morocco July 9), Spain (2-1 over Belgium July 10), England (2-1 over Norway July 11, both by Jude Bellingham) and Argentina (3-1 over Switzerland July 11) advanced.
The final is on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, and will air on FOX, Telemundo and Universo.

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