The Fifa World Cup 2026 has reached the semifinal stage. After the completion of the quarterfinal round, four teams remain in the fight for the trophy, aiming to reach the grand final to be held in the city of New York on July 19.
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Development and results of the quarterfinals
On Thursday, July 9, the France team secured their spot in the next phase by defeating Morocco 2-0 at the Gillette Stadium in Boston, Massachusetts. The French squad, established as one of the main title contenders, dominated the actions during regular time.
The goals of the match were scored by Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé. It is worth noting that during the game, Mbappé missed a penalty kick; however, the lead was never at risk against a Moroccan team whose offensive options were exhausted by the tactical order of their opponent.
On Friday, July 10, Spain faced Belgium in Los Angeles. The Spanish team confirmed their favoritism with a solid and effective approach, securing their place in the semifinals after winning with a 2-1 score.
The goals, scored by Fabián Ruiz and Mikel Merino, reflected the dominance of the Iberian team, which keeps intact the aspiration to win their second World Cup in history.
Close decisions and extra time in the last matches
On Saturday, July 11, the day was marked by high physical demand. In the first match, England defeated Norway 2-1. The Norwegians took the lead with a goal by Andreas Schjelderup; however, Jude Bellingham equalized during the first half.
Later, in extra time, Bellingham capitalized on a rebound from the Norwegian goalkeeper to score the second goal, sealing the elimination of Erling Haaland and the Norwegian team.
At the end of the day, Argentina faced a tough match against Switzerland. The game remained even until extra time, when the South American team managed to tip the balance in their favor. With goals from Julián Álvarez in the 112th minute and Lautaro Martínez in the 120th, the Argentine team sealed a 3-1 score, securing their place in the penultimate stage.
Official schedule of the tournament semifinals
The matches that will determine the finalists of the tournament will be held according to the following schedule:
Spain vs. France
- Date: July 14.
- Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Stadium: Dallas, Texas.
- Broadcast channels: DSports (DGO), Disney+, Win Sports, Caracol TV, and RCN TV.
Argentina vs. England
- Date: July 15.
- Time: 2:00 p.m.
- Stadium: Atlanta, Georgia.
- Broadcast channels: DSports (DGO), Disney+, Win Sports, Caracol TV, and RCN TV.
Andrés Felipe Bejarano Bejarano
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