World Cup 2026 Semi-finals — Kick-off Times
The 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals determine the two teams that play in the final. Below are confirmed dates, venues and kickoff times for both semi-finals.
Semi-final fixtures
Times shown in your local timezone. Use a timezone-specific schedule page for CET, BST, ET, IST and other timezones.
Frequently asked questions
When does the World Cup 2026 semi-final start?
The semi-final begins on 2026-07-14 and runs to 2026-07-15. First kickoff is Tue 14 Jul 21:00 CET / Tue 14 Jul 20:00 BST.
How many matches are in the semi-final?
There are 2 matches in the semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.