The FIFA World Cup will resume on Tuesday, July 14, with the semifinals marking the penultimate stage of the tournament.
In Dallas, Spain will take on France at 3 p.m. Eastern, while across the country in Atlanta, England will meet Argentina at the same kickoff time on Wednesday, July 15.
Broadcast and stakes
Both semifinal fixtures will be aired live on Fox, drawing massive viewership as fans worldwide tune in to see which two nations advance to the championship match.
The competition has expanded to a 48‑team format, and with only four games left — including the third‑place playoff on Saturday, July 18 and the final on Sunday, July 19 — the race for the trophy is entering its most decisive phase.
France’s Kylian Mbappé has emerged as one of the tournament’s standout performers, and he will be looking to add another decisive contribution when his side faces Spain in the semifinal.
Mbappé recently said the French squad is fully focused on winning the title and is prepared for the challenges that lie ahead, underscoring the intensity of the remaining matches.