2026 World Cup Schedule: Third-Place Match and Final Fixtures Announced

Day 36 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup marks the first of two scheduled rest days between the semifinals and the tournament’s final weekend.

No matches are scheduled for Thursday, July 16, or Friday, July 17, as the tournament enters its semifinal-to-final rest period. Action resumes on Saturday, July 18, with the third-place playoff between France and England at 5:00 PM ET, followed by Sunday’s World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at 3:00 PM ET. Both games will broadcast on FOX and stream live via FOX One.

World Cup Schedule for Saturday, July 18

How to Watch France vs. England

• Starts: 5:00 PM ET
• Broadcast: FOX
• Stream: Live on FOX One
• Location: Miami Stadium, Miami, FL

France entered the semifinals on a six-game winning streak, outscoring opponents 16-2 before a 2-0 semifinal loss to Spain. Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi remain tied for the Golden Boot with eight goals each, while Michael Olise leads the tournament with five assists.

England narrowly missed the final after a 2-1 semifinal defeat to Argentina, with Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham each scoring six goals to rank among the tournament’s top scorers.

World Cup Schedule for Sunday, July 19

How to Watch Spain vs. Argentina

• Starts: 3:00 PM ET
• Broadcast: FOX
• Stream: Live on FOX One
• Location: New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ

Spain advanced to its first World Cup final since 2010 by defeating France 2-0, maintaining a defense that allowed just one goal in seven matches and six clean sheets. La Roja also extended its unbeaten run to 37 consecutive internationals, matching Italy’s record from 2018-2021.

Argentina secured its place in the final with a dramatic 2-1 victory over England, thanks to late goals from Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez. Lionel Messi added to his World Cup record with 12 career assists in the tournament.

Historic moments from the England-Argentina rivalry defined this tournament’s most dramatic semifinal.

World Cup Semifinal Scores

• Argentina 2, England 1
• Spain 2, France 0

How to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The third-place match between France and England, as well as the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, will air on FOX and stream live and on demand through FOX One.

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