The 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico, has narrowed from 48 teams to a blockbuster final four. France take on Spain in Dallas on Tuesday, and England face defending champions Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday, with the final set for MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19, according to Al Jazeera.
How the Last Four Was Set
The quarter-finals delivered drama and heartbreak. France beat Morocco 2-0 through Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé, Spain edged Belgium 2-1 on Mikel Merino's late strike, England overcame Norway 2-1 after a Jude Bellingham brace, and Argentina saw off Switzerland 3-1 in extra time, according to Olympics.com. Morocco's exit ended African interest in the tournament at the quarter-final stage.
A Semi-Final of Heavyweights
This is the first World Cup in which the top four ranked nations on earth all reached the semi-finals, as Yahoo Sports noted. France have been the tournament's most prolific side with 16 goals, Mbappé leading the scoring charts, while Lionel Messi has driven Argentina's title defence and Bellingham has carried England toward a first crown since 1966, according to ESPN.
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