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FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Finals Schedule: Lionel Messi’s Argentina vs England, France vs Spain; full fixtures, India timings and live streaming details

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has entered its decisive stage, with the tournament now narrowed down to the final four teams. Defending champions Argentina national football team are joined by England national football team, France national football team, and Spain national football team in the semi-finals.

Argentina vs England: A Blockbuster Semi-final

Led by Lionel Messi, Argentina’s journey to the semi-finals has been remarkable. Their campaign has featured dramatic extra-time wins, tactical discipline, and flashes of individual brilliance.

They are set to face England, a team that has stormed into the last four with a series of dominant and thrilling performances, setting up a highly anticipated clash.

France vs Spain: Clash in Dallas

The second semi-final will see France take on Spain in Dallas, promising another high-voltage encounter between two European powerhouses.

Spain’s Impressive Run

Spain have once again demonstrated their signature style of fluid passing and clinical finishing at key moments. They eliminated Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal in the Round of 16 before securing a narrow 2-1 victory over Belgium in the quarter-finals, underlining their title credentials.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-finals schedule

France vs Spain

Date (India): 15 July

Time (IST): 12:30 AM

Venue: Dallas Stadium

England vs Argentina

Date (India): 16 July

Time (IST): 12:30 AM

Venue: Atlanta Stadium

Third-Place Playoff

Match: Loser of Semi-final 1 vs Loser of Semi-final 2

Date (India): 19 July

Time (IST): 2:30 AM

Venue: Miami Stadium

The Final

Date (India): 20 July

Time (IST): 12:30 AM

Venue: New York New Jersey Stadium

Where to Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Finals Live in India

Fans in India can catch the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals live on Unite8 Sports TV channels and DD Sports. For online viewing, the matches will be streamed live on the ZEE5 app and its official website.

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