SportsPublished: 12 July 2026 at 07:36

World Cup semifinal lineups set: England to face Argentina

Following matches in Miami and Kansas City, the second semifinal pairing was confirmed: England vs Argentina, while the first semifinal was determined the previous day between France and Spain.

The semifinal pairings for the FIFA World Cup are now complete. The second semifinal will feature England and Argentina, after both of their quarterfinal matches in Miami and Kansas City required extra time to decide the winners.

The first semifinal, between France and Spain, was determined a day earlier. All decisive matches of the tournament are scheduled for next week, including the final and the third-place play-off.

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