July Schedule for 2026 World Cup (Semi-Final, Third-Place Play-Off, and Final)

Semi-Finals

The semi-finals are scheduled for Tuesday, July 14, and Wednesday, July 15.

Match	Date & Time (ET)	Teams	Location (Stadium)
SF 1	Tue, July 14 @ 3:00 PM	Spain 2-0 France	Arlington, TX (AT&T Stadium)
SF 2	Wed, July 15 @ 3:00 PM	England vs Argentina	Atlanta, GA (Mercedes - Benz Stadium)

 Third-Place Play-Off

The match for third place will be played on Saturday, July 18.

Match	Date & Time (ET)	Teams	Location (Stadium)
3rd Place	Sat, July 18 @ 5:00 PM	Loser SF 1 vs Loser SF 2	Miami Gardens, FL (Hard Rock Stadium)

Final

The World Cup Final will take place on Sunday, July 19.

Match	Date & Time (ET)	Teams	Location (Stadium)
Final	Sun, July 19 @ 3:00 PM	Winner SF 1 vs Winner SF 2	East Rutherford, NJ (MetLife Stadium)

 

Top 3 Teams in World Cup Final will take place on Sunday, July 19

1st Place Gold Winner of Final – World Cup Champion 2nd Place Silver - Runners-up for World Cup (Loser of Final) 3rd Place Bronze - Play-Off Winner

How medals are warded:

These medals are given to the players, coaching staff, and managers of the top three teams. Even the referees who officiate the final and the third-place match receive official medals