The quarter-finals of the World Cup 2026 are done, and the last four are known. For fans in the Netherlands and Belgium there is one story above all: Morocco have reached the semi-final and face Spain. On the other side of the draw a cracker awaits between England and Argentina.
Quick Answer: the World Cup 2026 semi-finals are Morocco-Spain and England-Argentina. In the quarter-finals Morocco beat France 1-0, Spain edged Belgium 2-1, England saw off Norway 2-1 and Argentina were too strong for Switzerland at 2-0. The final is on Sunday 19 July 2026.
What were the World Cup 2026 quarter-final results?
The quarter-finals produced four different stories. Morocco played a defensive masterclass against France and won 1-0, a result that sent the Moroccan community in the Netherlands and Belgium into raptures. Spain had a hard time against a stubborn Belgium but took it 2-1. England ended the Norwegian dream 2-1, and Argentina were too strong at 2-0 for a disciplined Switzerland.
Want to revisit how the last eight came together, including the VAR row around Egypt? Then read our earlier analysis of the World Cup 2026 quarter-finals.
What is the World Cup 2026 semi-final schedule?
- Morocco - Spain: the African giant-killers against the European favourites, with all of the Netherlands and Belgium as an extra stand.
- England - Argentina: a classic with history, English tournament pressure against the energy of world champions Argentina.
The winners meet in the final on Sunday 19 July 2026. Everything about that showdown, the date, time, venue and the shirts of the contenders, is in our guide to the World Cup 2026 final.
Can Morocco beat Spain?
Against France, Morocco proved again that they can hurt the big teams with organisation, pace and a fierce will. Spain play the finest positional football of the tournament, but showed against Belgium that they can be cracked. For the Moroccan support in the Netherlands and Belgium this will be an unforgettable night, and demand for the red with the green star surges once more. Still looking for matchday kit? Start with the Morocco collection.
Who is the favourite in England-Argentina?
England against Argentina always carries weight. England look solid and driven, but Argentina bring the calm and self-belief of reigning champions. It will be a duel of details, decided by a single moment. Both shirts are beloved: the classic white of England and the sky blue and white of Argentina are among the finest of this World Cup.
Which shirt do you pick for the semi-finals?
If your country is still in it, the choice is simple: wear your colours with pride. For the neutral viewer there are three routes. Go with the feeling of the moment for Morocco, choose the classics with Argentina or England, or back the favourites with Spain. In doubt about the fit? First check the size guide. Do not order too late, because around the semi-finals popular sizes disappear fast. The quickest route is the nations page, where each country takes you straight to shirts, scarves and flags.
Which sources were used for this World Cup 2026 article?
This article was updated on 11 July 2026 and combines our own tournament analysis with the official schedule. The full fixture list and venues are on the official FIFA World Cup 2026 page. For the build-up to the last eight we refer to our own quarter-final analysis and the World Cup 2026 tournament guide.
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