Last updated: July 15, 2026, 9:25 p.m. CT

The 2026 World Cup bracket is down to four teams. France, Spain, England and Argentina have reached the semifinals, with two matches separating the remaining contenders from the FIFA World Cup Final. Follow every result, matchup and schedule update here.

Update (9:21 p.m. CT, July 15): Argentina rallied from a second-half deficit to defeat England 2-1 and advance to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final. Anthony Gordon gave England the lead before Enzo Fernández equalized in the 85th minute, and Lautaro Martínez scored the stoppage-time winner from a Lionel Messi assist. Argentina will face Spain in Sunday’s World Cup Final, while England and France will meet in the third-place match.

Soccer Football – FIFA World Cup 2026 – Semi Final – France v Spain – Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S. – July 14, 2026 Spain’s Aymeric Laporte celebrates after the match as Spain qualify for the final of the World Cup IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Jerome Miron

Quarterfinal Results

  • France def. Morocco, 2-0
  • Spain def. Belgium, 2-1
  • England def. Norway, 2-1 AET
  • Argentina def. Switzerland, 3-1 AET

2026 FIFA World Cup Final Schedule

  • Spain vs. Argentina — July 19 | 2:00 p.m. CT

Third-Place Match

  • France vs. England — July 18 | 2:00 p.m. CT
Soccer Football – FIFA World Cup 2026 – Spain Training – Cotton Bowl Stadium, Dallas, Texas, U.S. – July 13, 2026 Spain’s Lamine Yamal during training REUTERS/Albert Gea

Road To The World Cup Final

Spain and Argentina have advanced to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final after semifinal victories over France and England. Spain defeated France 2-0 to reach the championship match, while Argentina rallied for a dramatic 2-1 comeback win over England behind late goals from Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez.

France and England will meet in the third-place match before Spain and Argentina battle for the World Cup title.

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Soccer Football – FIFA World Cup 2026 – Semi Final – France v Spain – Dallas Stadium, Arlington, Texas, U.S. – July 14, 2026 Spain’s Pedro Porro with teammates celebrate after the match as Spain qualify for the final of the World Cup IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Jerome Miron

How The 2026 World Cup Bracket Works

The expanded FIFA World Cup features:

  • 48 teams
  • 12 groups of four
  • Top two teams from each group advance
  • Eight best third-place teams also qualify
  • 32-team single-elimination knockout stage

The knockout stage has now reached the semifinals after four teams advanced through the quarterfinals. The winners of the two semifinal matches will meet in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final.

Soccer Football – FIFA World Cup 2026 – Quarter Final – Argentina v Switzerland – Kansas City Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. – July 11, 2026 Argentina’s Lionel Messi and teammates celebrate after the match as Argentina qualify for the semi final stage of the World Cup REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli

End Of My Latest 2026 World Cup Bracket Updates Rant

The championship matchup is now set. Spain and Argentina will meet in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final on July 19, while France and England will play for third place one day earlier. This page will continue updating through both remaining matches before the final bracket is complete.

2026 World Cup Bracket FAQ

Who is playing in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final?

Spain and Argentina will meet in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final on July 19. Spain advanced by defeating France 2-0, while Argentina earned a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over England in the semifinals.

How many teams remain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

Three teams remain alive in the race for the World Cup title. Spain has already qualified for the final, while England and Argentina will battle for the final remaining spot. France will play in the third-place match.

Where can I find the updated 2026 World Cup bracket?

This page is updated after every knockout match with live results, quarterfinal pairings, semifinal qualifiers and the road to the FIFA World Cup Final.

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