The semifinal lineup for the 2026 World Cup is complete: Spain will face France, and Argentina will take on England, according to match reports. Both semifinals follow quarterfinal results finalized overnight Saturday.
The 2026 World Cup semifinal bracket is set after Saturday night's quarterfinal round concluded. Spain booked its spot with a 1-0 win over Belgium, scoring the decisive goal in the 88th minute, as The Zioneer reported. France advanced by defeating Paraguay in an earlier quarterfinal. On the other side of the bracket, Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 in extra time early Sunday morning — Lionel Messi did not score in that match, per prior reporting — and will now face England. England's quarterfinal result, against a yet-unconfirmed opponent in this batch, secured its semifinal berth. The semifinal matchups and timing have not yet been announced.
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