2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final matchups confirmed
With the conclusion of the quarter-final excitement at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the semi-final matchups have been finalized. Football fans are looking forward to the blockbuster matches between France and Spain, and England and Argentina, while Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe share the top spot in the Golden Boot race with 8 goals each.
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The quarter-final matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico, have concluded. Three countries from Europe and one from South America will compete in the semi-finals. The four teams remaining in the tournament are also the top four teams in the FIFA world rankings. France will face Spain in the semi-finals. In the other semi-final matchup, England will play against the reigning world champions, Argentina.
MESSI AND MBAPPE AT THE TOP OF THE GOLDEN BOOT RACE
Ahead of the semi-finals, two players are at the top of the Golden Boot race. Argentine player Lionel Messi and French player Kylian Mbappe have each found the back of the net 8 times and are currently the top scorers of the tournament. Following the two players are Norway's striker Erling Haaland, who has been eliminated from the tournament, with 7 goals, English players Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham with 6 goals each, and French player Ousmane Dembele with 5 goals.
The FIFA World Cup semi-final schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, July 14
22.00 France - Spain
Wednesday, July 15
22.00 England - Argentina