Semi-Finals World Cup 2026 – Top Projections for 2026 World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to officially commence on 11 June, where one of the co-hosts Mexico take on South Africa in its first match. Canada and the United States are also hosting the tournament, with the final set to take place on 19 July.

Bookmakers already have odds available for who they think will go all the way to win the World Cup, and in this article, we will provide you with the likeliest semi-final match-ups based on the latest odds available.

Also, feel free to check out our dedicated World Cup predictions & betting tips page which we will keep updated throughout the tournament.

Semi-Finals World Cup 2026 – What are the projected match-ups?

Projected Semi-Final 1: France vs Spain

Should all of the favourites win their games according to the bookmakers, the first semi-final would see France take on Spain. The two nations have never met in a World Cup semi-final before, and in fact have only played each other once in the tournament's history!

That was in 2006 in the round of 16, where France won 3-1 as they progressed all the way to the final, losing out to Italy. With both nations ranked the best and second-best in the world respectively by FIFA, this would promise to be an exciting match-up, although there are bound to be some shocks along the way that may not see this fixture come into fruition.

Nonetheless, the bookies would make Spain the favourites to reach the final should this fixture play out.

Projected Semi-Final 2: England vs Argentina

The second projected semi-final would see two old foes clash in England and Argentina. Interestingly, they have played each other five times at the World Cup before, but never in the semi-final or beyond.

The most famous clash was Diego Maradona's “Hand of God” moment when he handled the ball into the net, but it was not picked up by the match officials. The legendary Argentine also went on to score a spectacular solo goal to knock England out 2-1 in the quarter-final.

However, should this fixture play out in the semi-final, the bookies would make England the favourites to reach the final over the World Cup holders.

FAQ for Semi-Finals World Cup 2026

When Are the Semi-Finals World Cup Being Played?

The 2026 World Cup semi-finals are scheduled for Tuesday July 14 and Wednesday July 15, with both kick-offs at 8pm UK time.

Where Will You Be Able to Watch the 2026 World Cup Semi-Finals?

Just like all other matches before this stage, you will be able to watch the 2026 World Cup semi-finals on BBC and ITV.

Which Teams Reached Semi-Finals World Cup 2022?

At the last World Cup in Qatar, we saw France, Morocco, Argentina and Croatia in the semi-finals.

Can I Place a Bet on 2026 World Cup Semi-Finals Matches?

No, you cannot place a bet on the semi-final games since we do not know which teams have reached this stage at the time of writing.