The first finalist for the 2026 World Cup has been confirmed as England prepare to meet Argentina in a blockbuster clash in Atlanta.
Spain overcame France in Dallas to book their place in the showpiece decider as they look to add global glory to the continental crown won at Euro 2024.
They await the winners of the England-Argentina tie in Sunday’s final, which begins at 8pm BST from MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Saturday will pitch the two semi-final losers against each other in a third place play-off, which also kicks off at 10pm BST.
Here’s the full tournament bracket:
And here is every knockout fixture’s date, kick-off time and host city:
And here is how the finished after the group stage:
The World Cup began in Mexico City’s Azteca Stadium, the site of Diego Maradona’s most famous and infamous goals against England at the 1986 World Cup.
It was also the venue for two classic World Cup finals: Brazil’s win over Italy in 1970 which included Carlos Alberto’s iconic team goal to cap a 4-1 win; and Argentina’s 3-2 win over West Germany in 1986, where Jorge Burruchaga grabbed an 84th-minute winner.
Mexico and Canada will host 13 games in each, and the United States will host 78.
From the quarter-finals onwards, the US will host all of the remaining matches, with the final in New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium.
Who will win the World Cup?
The contenders are assembling, and now it’s your turn: who do you think will lift the trophy?
