World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Stadiums: Where, Who and When

The 2026 World Cup semi-final stage takes place across two iconic American venues: AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas (FIFA name: Dallas) and Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. These are the two 2026 World Cup semi-final stadiums where the last four nations standing will fight for a place in the final, making them the most important matchday destinations on the planet for a few days in mid-July. If you are searching for where the semi-final games of the World Cup 2026 are being played, the answer is Dallas on 14 July and Atlanta on 15 July.

There are two FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final matches in total: M101 and M102. M101 kicks off on 14 July at AT&T Stadium, and M102 follows on 15 July at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Both matches are straight single-elimination ties. If scores are level after 90 minutes, extra time (2x15 minutes) is played, followed by a penalty shoot-out if necessary. The winners of M101 and M102 advance to the final (M104) at MetLife Stadium on 19 July, while the two losers meet in the bronze final (M103) on 18 July.

The Venues: Semi-Final Stadium Guide

The road to the World Cup 2026 final runs through four American cities across the quarter-final and semi-final rounds before culminating in New Jersey. Here is a venue-by-venue breakdown of every stadium involved in this stage of the tournament and beyond.

AT&T Stadium, Arlington (FIFA name: Dallas) - M101, 14 July
One of the most recognisable sports arenas in the United States, AT&T Stadium sits in Arlington between Dallas and Fort Worth. It is the host of M101, the first semi-final, with kickoff set for 2:00 p.m. local time (UTC-5). The stadium's vast retractable roof and enormous interior make it one of the grandest matchday environments in world sport. For travelling fans, Dallas-Fort Worth is a major international hub, well connected and well equipped to handle the scale of a World Cup semi-final crowd.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta - M102, 15 July
Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium hosts M102, the second semi-final, on 15 July with kickoff at 3:00 p.m. local time (UTC-4). The stadium's distinctive petal roof and modern architecture have made it one of the most celebrated multi-purpose venues in North America. Atlanta itself is a major cultural and transport hub in the American South, giving this fixture a vibrant matchday atmosphere that extends well beyond the stadium gates.

Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens (FIFA name: Miami) - M99 and M103
Hard Rock Stadium carries a unique distinction in this World Cup: it hosts both a quarter-final (M99, 11 July) and the bronze final (M103, 18 July, 5:00 p.m. UTC-4). Miami's warmth, its diverse football-loving population and its status as a global city make it a natural host for high-stakes matches. Teams and fans who fall just short of the final will return here one week after the quarter-finals to settle third place.

MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford (FIFA name: New York New Jersey) - M104, 19 July
The road ends at MetLife Stadium on 19 July. If you are asking where the World Cup 2026 final will be held, the answer is MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, under the FIFA tournament name New York New Jersey. Kickoff for M104 is at 3:00 p.m. local time (UTC-4). The stadium sits within the greater New York metropolitan area, the largest city in the United States, giving the final a global-capital backdrop unlike any other in tournament history.

The four quarter-final venues that feed into this stage are Gillette Stadium in Foxborough (Boston, M97, 9 July), SoFi Stadium in Inglewood (Los Angeles, M98, 10 July), Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens (Miami, M99, 11 July) and Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City (M100, 11 July). All four are in the USA, meaning every knockout fixture from the quarter-finals onward is played on American soil.

World Cup Semi-Final Odds

The three most probable semi-final pairings are listed below, ranked by consensus probability. These figures represent the average of Opta's supercomputer (8 July) and Polymarket (7 July), calculated as the product of each team's individual probability of reaching this stage.

World Cup Semi-Final Predictions

Three pairings dominate the probability landscape heading into the quarter-finals. Each prediction below is grounded in tournament form and the numbers from Opta and Polymarket, presented most likely first.

France vs Spain: at Dallas or Atlanta (54.7%)

France arrive at this stage as the tournament's most complete attacking side. Their 14 goals in five games, anchored by Kylian Mbappe's seven strikes (now the all-time World Cup knockout-stage top scorer), make them the most feared attacking unit left in the competition. The so-called Fantastic Four of Mbappe, Dembele, Barcola and Olise gives any opponent a multi-threat problem. Tchouameni's injury is a concern in midfield, but France's depth has not been tested. Spain, meanwhile, have conceded zero goals across five matches, with substitute Merino's 90+1' goal enough to eliminate Portugal 1-0. It is Spain's first quarter-final since their 2010 title run. These are the two most likely semi-finalists, and a France vs Spain tie would be the standout fixture of the round. Call: France to advance, backed by Opta's 27.3% tournament-winner probability and Kalshi's market-leading 34.1%.

England vs Argentina: at Dallas or Atlanta (45.7%)

Argentina come in as holders and as the team of Lionel Messi, who leads the Golden Boot with eight goals and holds the all-time World Cup top scorer record. Their path has been dramatic: a 3-2 win after extra time against Cabo Verde, then a comeback from 0-2 down to beat Egypt 3-2. A second consecutive title would be the first back-to-back since Brazil in 1962. England have shown resilience of their own, beating Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca with ten men after Quansah's red card, which means he is suspended for the quarter-final. Bellingham scored twice and Kane added a penalty. Pickford has been outstanding between the posts. Argentina's Opta tournament-winner probability stands at 17.3% against England's 16.5%, making this the tightest semi-final matchup on paper. Call: Argentina to edge through, probability edge slight but consistent across all three markets.

Norway vs Argentina: at Dallas or Atlanta (25.9%)

Norway's run to a first-ever World Cup quarter-final is one of the stories of the tournament. Erling Haaland has scored in every World Cup match he has played, including the decisive 79th and 90th-minute goals that eliminated Brazil 2-1. If Norway beat England in the quarter-final, a semi-final against Argentina would pit the tournament's two most in-form individual scorers, Haaland and Messi, against one another at one of these two great American stadiums. Norway's consensus probability of reaching this stage sits at around 36%, which makes this the least likely of the three featured pairings but far from an implausible one. Call: Argentina to advance, with Norway's quarter-final odds of 4.30 (implied ~23%) reflecting the scale of the task they face first.

Semi-Final Betting Guide

Three angles are worth tracking as the semi-finals take shape. First, France's attacking output is the clearest number in the tournament: 14 goals in five games, with Mbappe alone accounting for seven. Any market tied to France scoring multiple goals in a single match has a consistent foundation in their tournament record. Second, Spain's defensive solidity is equally striking: zero goals conceded across five matches. In a single-elimination tie, a team that has not been breached all tournament carries significant value in both match-result and clean-sheet markets. Third, Argentina's capacity for late drama is documented: two consecutive matches decided in the final stages or extra time. Markets that account for late goals and extended play have been consistently relevant in their fixtures.

It is also worth noting the venue context: every knockout fixture from the quarter-finals onward, including both semi-finals, the bronze final and the final itself, is played in a US stadium. The full schedule and venue details are available on the official FIFA website. Crowd sizes, surface conditions and travel distances between host cities are all factors that experienced bettors factor into their assessments of knockout-round fixtures.

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The Bigger Picture: What These Two Matches Decide

The two semi-finals at Dallas and Atlanta are the gateway to everything that follows. The winners of M101 and M102 travel to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford for the World Cup final on 19 July. The losers reconvene at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on 18 July for the bronze final, a venue that will have already hosted a quarter-final one week earlier. The bracket structure means that the four teams who play in Dallas and Atlanta on 14 and 15 July will collectively determine the entire composition of the tournament's final weekend. For neutral fans and bettors alike, these are the matches where the World Cup's narrative is written. The stadiums in Texas and Georgia are not just backdrops; they are the places where the last four nations discover their fate.

FAQ

Where will the World Cup 2026 final be held?
The World Cup 2026 final (M104) will be held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, under the FIFA tournament name New York New Jersey. Kickoff is on 19 July at 3:00 p.m. local time (UTC-4).

Which stadiums host the 2026 World Cup semi-finals?
The two 2026 World Cup semi-final venues are AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas (FIFA name: Dallas) for M101, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia for M102.

What time are the 2026 World Cup semi-finals?
M101 at AT&T Stadium, Arlington kicks off on 14 July at 2:00 p.m. local time (UTC-5), which is 7:00 p.m. UTC. M102 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta kicks off on 15 July at 3:00 p.m. local time (UTC-4), which is 7:00 p.m. UTC.

What is the most likely 2026 World Cup semi-final matchup?
Based on Opta's supercomputer (8 July) and Polymarket (7 July), the most likely single semi-final pairing is France vs Spain, with a consensus probability of 54.7%. The second most likely is England vs Argentina at 45.7%, followed by Norway vs Argentina at 25.9%.