The World Cup bracket is trimming from eight to four.
Quarterfinal matchups are ongoing, as France punched its ticket to the semifinals first with a commanding 2-0 win vs. Morocco. Kylian Mbappe logged his eighth goal of the tournament while Ousmane Dembele netted his fifth.
Les Bleus are in the semifinals for the third straight tournament after winning in 2018 and coming in second in 2022.
Which nations will join them? Here’s everything to know about the semifinals as teams secure their respective spots:
A viral World Cup theory claims that since 2002, when Japan is knocked out in the knockout stage, the team that beats Japan’s eliminator goes on to win the tournament.
When are the World Cup semifinal games?
The semifinal games will take place on Tuesday, July 14 and Wednesday, July 15.
Which teams have qualified for the World Cup semifinals?
These nations are officially in the semifinals:
These games are still to be played:
- Spain/Belgium
- Norway/England
- Argentina/Switzerland
World Cup semifinals schedule
Here are when and where the semifinal games will transpire:
Tuesday, July 14
3 p.m. ET — France vs. Spain/Belgium — Dallas Stadium
Wednesday, July 15
3 p.m. ET — Norway/England vs. Argentina/Switzerland — Atlanta Stadium