Four nations remain in the FIFA World Cup 2026, with semifinals featuring Argentina, England, Spain, and France. Al Jazeera analyzes their chances, highlighting strengths and weaknesses as they vie for the title at New York New Jersey Stadium.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals feature the top four-ranked teams: France, Argentina, Spain, and England, a lineup not seen since 1990. Defending champions Argentina face England, while Spain meet France in mouth-watering clashes.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 first semifinal pits rivals France against Spain in Dallas. The match features stars Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal. France has a slight edge in predictions, but Spain boasts a strong defense.
Four top-ranked teams - France, Spain, England, and Argentina - have reached the World Cup 2026 semifinals. They will compete for the trophy on July 19, with matches scheduled for July 14 and 15 in Dallas and Atlanta.
Kylian Mbappé leads Lionel Messi in the World Cup Golden Boot race with 8 goals and 3 assists to Messi's 8 goals and 1 assist. FIFA tiebreaker rules favor Mbappé due to more assists, despite equal goal tallies.
Kylian Mbappé leads Lionel Messi in the World Cup Golden Boot race with 8 goals each, but Mbappé is ahead due to more assists (3 vs 1). Both players are rewriting World Cup history with their goal contributions.
Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele scored as France beat Morocco 2-0 to advance to the World Cup semifinals. France will face Spain or Belgium next.
France secured a 2-0 victory over Morocco in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinals, with goals from Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé. Despite a penalty save by Yassine Bounou, France's second-half surge proved decisive. France advances to the semifinals to face Spain or Belgium.
France secured a spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals with a 2-0 victory over Morocco in Boston. Kylian Mbappé scored a spectacular opening goal, and Ousmane Dembélé added a second, overcoming a penalty save by Yassine Bounou.
France and Morocco clash in a highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final in Boston. France, the favorites with a 61.7% win probability, face an unbeaten Morocco seeking to avenge their 2022 semi-final loss. High temperatures and humidity add another challenge.
France secured a 2-0 victory over Morocco in Boston to advance to the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals. Kylian Mbappé scored a landmark goal in the 60th minute, his 20th World Cup goal, and Ousmane Dembélé doubled the lead in the 66th minute. France will face Spain or Belgium next.
France and Morocco face off in a highly anticipated FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final in Boston. Both teams are unbeaten, with France aiming to continue their dominant run and Morocco seeking to avenge their 2022 semi-final loss and extend their historic unbeaten streak.
France and Morocco are locked at 0-0 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final in Boston. Morocco's goalkeeper Yassine Bounou has been instrumental, saving a Kylian Mbappé penalty and making numerous crucial saves to keep his team level against a dominant French side.
France secured a 2-0 victory over Morocco in Boston to advance to the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals. Kylian Mbappé scored a landmark goal in the 60th minute, followed by Ousmane Dembélé's strike in the 66th, sealing the win despite a tense first half.
Al Jazeera ranks the 8 remaining contenders for the FIFA World Cup 2026 title, with France as the top favorite due to their formidable attack and solid defense, followed closely by Spain, England, and Argentina.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 final will host its first-ever halftime show, curated by Chris Martin, featuring co-headliners Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, and BTS. The event on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium aims to celebrate football and culture while supporting the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund.
Eight teams remain in the FIFA World Cup 2026, with the quarterfinals set to feature rematches and star power. France faces Morocco in a repeat of the 2022 semifinal, Spain meets Belgium, Norway's Haaland clashes with England's Kane in a Golden Boot showdown, and Argentina takes on Switzerland.
FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final ticket prices have dropped significantly on secondary markets, with some falling nearly 60%. The decline is attributed to the early elimination of co-hosts USA and Portugal, leading to reduced fan interest and increased ticket availability.
The FIFA World Cup has reached its quarterfinals with 8 teams remaining. The lineup includes Morocco, France, Norway, England, Spain, Belgium, Argentina, and Switzerland. Match schedules and US broadcast information are provided.
Ticket prices for the Spain vs. Belgium FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal have dropped from $2,950 to $1,200 following the elimination of co-host United States and Portugal, impacting demand for the knockout stage.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 enters its quarterfinal stage with eight teams remaining. Key matchups include France vs. Morocco, Spain vs. Belgium, Norway vs. England, and Argentina vs. Switzerland, with games spread across four US stadiums.
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan made an 'X' gesture to referee François Letexier during their World Cup defeat to Argentina. The gesture, internationally recognized under FIFA rules to report racist abuse, remains unexplained by Hassan or the Egyptian FA, prompting potential FIFA review.
FIFA has appointed an all-Argentine officiating team for the France vs. Morocco World Cup quarter-final, marking the first time all five on-field officials are from the same nation. The decision has ignited debate among fans, fueled by the 2022 World Cup final rivalry between Argentina and France.
FIFA has appointed an all-Argentine officiating team for the France vs. Morocco World Cup quarter-final, marking the first time all five on-field officials are from the same nation. The decision has ignited debate among fans, fueled by the 2022 World Cup final rivalry between France and Argentina, despite FIFA's consistent practice of appointing officials from the same country.
