FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals form guide for final four teams

The FIFA World Cup 2026 has reached its semifinal stage, with four nations—Brazil, Germany, United States and Argentina—set to compete for a place in the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The tournament, co‑hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, entered its knockout phase after a month‑long group stage and round‑of‑16 that saw the traditional powerhouses reaffirm their status while the hosts advanced to their first semifinal since 1994.

Brazil arrives in the semifinals after a 3‑1 victory over Spain, relying on the attacking trio of Neymar, Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo to sustain their offensive pressure. Germany, who edged past France on penalties, will look to capitalize on the midfield balance provided by Joshua Kimmich and Jamal Musiala. The United States, buoyed by a 2‑0 win over England, will depend on the pace of Christian Pulisic and the defensive solidity of John Brooks. Argentina, having defeated Portugal 2‑1, will lean on Lionel Messi’s playmaking and the emerging talent of Julian Alvarez. The semifinal pairings—Brazil versus Argentina and Germany versus the United States—are scheduled for July 13 and July 14, with the winners set to meet in the championship match on July 17. The outcomes will determine which two teams contend for the 2026 World Cup trophy in front of a record‑breaking North American audience.