World Cup 2026 Semifinals: The Soccer Cards to Watch
France vs. Spain and England vs. Argentina headline the 2026 World Cup semifinals. Here's the bracket, the storylines, and which soccer cards are worth watching heading into the final.
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Joao Cancelo
2024 · Donruss
Ruben Dias
2024 · Donruss
Aurelien Tchouameni
2024 · Donruss
Lewis Hamilton Checker
2021 · Topps Chrome
Nicolas Jackson
2024 · Donruss
World Cup Team
2022 · Panini Prizm
Olivier Giroud
2024 · Donruss
Aaron Rodgers Green
2022 · Panini Mosaic
Rookies Mark Williams
2022 · Panini Mosaic
Sapphire Formula
2021 · Topps Chrome
Sapphire Edition Formula
2021 · Topps Chrome
National Pride Justin
2022 · Panini Mosaic
The 2026 World Cup semifinal bracket is set. France meets Spain today, July 14, in Dallas; England meets Argentina tomorrow, July 15, in Atlanta. Both winners advance to the final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium. Here's where the tournament stands and which cards from our catalog are worth watching as the knockout rounds wrap up.
Semifinal 1: France vs. Spain — July 14, AT&T Stadium (Dallas)
Semifinal 2: England vs. Argentina — July 15, Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta)
Final: July 19, MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ)
Match results current as of 2026-07-14. Quarterfinal scores and semifinal scheduling cross-verified across multiple independent sources; catalog card counts are live counts from our own catalog, not estimates.
How the semifinal bracket got set
All four semifinalists won their quarterfinals in regulation or extra time — no shootouts among the survivors:
| Winner | Score | Opponent | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2–0 | Morocco | July 9 |
| Spain | 2–1 | Belgium | July 10 |
| England | 2–1 | Norway | July 11 |
| Argentina | 3–1 (AET) | Switzerland | July 11 |
Argentina's win over Switzerland needed extra time; the other three quarterfinals were decided in normal time.
Soccer cards from our catalog worth watching
All four remaining teams' headline names already have real coverage in our catalog:
| Player | Team | Cards in our catalog |
|---|---|---|
| Kylian Mbappé | France | 106 |
| Lamine Yamal | Spain | 65 |
| Jude Bellingham | England | 94 |
| Lionel Messi | Argentina | 356 |
| Julian Alvarez | Argentina | 46 |
Browse the full checklist by brand: Panini soccer cards or Topps soccer cards from our catalog.
FAQ
When and where are the World Cup 2026 semifinals?
France vs. Spain plays July 14 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas. England vs. Argentina plays July 15 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Both kick off at 3 p.m. ET.
When is the World Cup 2026 final?
July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey — the winners of the two semifinals meet for the title.
Which quarterfinal was the closest?
Argentina's 3–1 win over Switzerland needed extra time. The other three quarterfinals (France over Morocco, Spain over Belgium, England over Norway) were settled in regulation.
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