Semi-final
Winner Match 99 vs Winner Match 100
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What is the semi-final?
The semi-finals are the last 4 teams of the 2026 World Cup, just 1 step from the final.
It is single elimination, so the loser of each match cannot win the tournament.
It has 2 matches, played on July 14 and 15, 2026.
Every team here got in by winning its quarter-final.
If the score is level after 90 minutes, the teams play 30 extra minutes, then a penalty shootout if still tied.
The 2 winners go to the final, and the 2 losers play each other in the third-place match.
- Date
- Wednesday, July 15
- Kickoff Time
- 15:00 (New York time)
- Stage
- Semi-final
Common questions
When are the semi-finals played?
The 2 matches are played on July 14 and 15, 2026.
What happens to the semi-final losers?
The 2 beaten teams do not go home right away. They play each other in the third-place match to decide who finishes 3rd.
How do teams reach the semi-finals?
Each team won its quarter-final. The 4 winners are the semi-finalists.