World Cup 2026 semi-finals: TV channels and kick-off times
The top four ranked teams in the world are the last four left in the tournament — the first time that's ever happened at a World Cup. Here's exactly when each semi-final kicks off and which channel it's on in the UK.
France v Spain
AT&T Stadium, Dallas — live on ITV1 and ITVX. The top two ranked teams in the world going head-to-head, with the 2018 champions facing the 2010 champions for a place in Sunday's final.
France 13/10 · Draw 23/10 · Spain 9/4 with bet365
England v Argentina
Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta — live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. England chase a first World Cup final since 1966, against a defending champion Argentina side that's been here before.
England 31/20 · Draw 2/1 · Argentina 2/1 with bet365
Both semi-finals are also covered live on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds, for anyone who fancies following along without the TV on. Neither game requires a subscription — both are free-to-air.
The final
The winners meet on Sunday 19 July at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, kick-off 20:00 BST. As has been tradition since 1966, the final is simulcast live on both BBC One and ITV1, so whoever gets there, you'll have a genuine choice of coverage. The third-place play-off between the two losing semi-finalists is the day before, Saturday 18 July, also 20:00 BST.
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