For the first time ever, FIFA's top four teams have all punched their ticket to the semifinals of the World Cup. It's official, folks: Argentina, England, France, and Spain are squaring off, and only one will lift the trophy this Sunday. This isn't just any final four; it's a monumental clash of titans, and the excitement for what's coming next is through the roof.
The Road to Glory: Semifinals Set
The tension is already building for the semifinal matchups kicking off this week. On Tuesday, July 14, get ready for a heavyweight battle as France takes on Spain at 3 p.m. ET, live on FOX. You know that one's going to be a barn burner. Then, the very next day, Wednesday, July 15, we get another absolute blockbuster: England will face Argentina, also at 3 p.m. ET on FOX. These games are going to determine who gets to play for it all, and if you're not hyped, you're just not watching!Sunday Showdown: The Potential Finals We're Dying To See
This Sunday, July 19, the 2026 World Cup final is going down at MetLife stadium at 3 p.m. ET, and the possible matchups are pure gold. We could see a rematch of the 2024 UEFA Euro final with Spain and England squaring off. Or how about Spain vs. Argentina, or France vs. England? Any of those would be incredible, but if you ask our guy Pardeep Cattry, he ranked a repeat of the 2022 World Cup final between Argentina and France as the most intriguing matchup of them all. And why not? Cattry nailed it, saying this pairing should be the "boring pick," right? France and Argentina meeting in a third consecutive World Cup, their second straight final? Sounds like déjà vu, but trust me, these two squads absolutely refuse to keep things boring. We all remember 2018, that wild Round of 16 game in Russia where France edged out Argentina 4-3 on their way to the title. Then there was the 2022 final, a legendary 3-3 draw before Argentina clinched it in a penalty shootout. Seriously, that was one of the sport's most exciting games in recent memory. You think a Sunday rematch would be any less thrilling? No chance! France and Argentina are like dramatic foils at this World Cup, and maybe, just maybe, the raw energy of La Albiceleste is the only thing that can throw off France's incredible consistency. The storylines? They practically write themselves. Could this be Lionel Messi's last World Cup match, with the biggest trophy in the sport on the line? And what about Kylian Mbappé, looking to seize that spotlight Messi will inevitably leave behind? Plus, you know these two titans would be battling it out for more than just the Golden Boot. They'd be fighting for the title of the World Cup's greatest-ever goalscorer, squaring off on the sport's biggest stage. Come on, that's appointment viewing! The semifinals are going to be epic, setting the stage for a truly unforgettable final at MetLife stadium this Sunday. You can catch all the action, with wall-to-wall coverage across the CBS Sports Golazo Network, from "Morning Footy" setting the stage to "Golazo Matchday" and "Golazo Matchnight" delivering all the reaction. Don't miss a single second!This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.