World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Schedule
Dates, venues, kick-off times and the full knockout bracket from the quarter-finals through to the final. The 2026 World Cup is the biggest football tournament in history — 48 teams, three host nations, stadiums in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
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World Cup 2026 Knockout Format
The 2026 FIFA World Cup introduces an expanded 48-team format for the first time. The group stage sees 16 groups of three teams each, with the top two from each group plus the eight best third-place finishers advancing to a new Round of 32. From there, the knockout bracket is straight elimination through to the semi-finals.
Semi-Final Venues
The semi-finals are expected to be held at two of the tournament's marquee American venues. AT&T Stadium in Dallas (capacity 93,000) and the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles (capacity 90,000) are among the front-runners. Both cities have hosted World Cup fixtures before — Los Angeles memorably staging the 1994 final.
Who Will Reach the Semi-Finals?
The contenders most likely to reach the World Cup 2026 semi-finals are Brazil, Argentina, France, England, Spain and Germany — with dark horses like Portugal, the Netherlands, and potentially a CONCACAF host nation capable of going deep in front of home support. With 48 teams, the path from the group stage to the final is longer than ever, making stamina, squad depth and tactical flexibility even more important.