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World Cup 2026 · Semi-final

World Cup 2026 Semi-final: Quarterfinal 3 Winner vs Quarterfinal 4 Winner

Verified 2026-06-15 04:10 UTC·auto-refreshed

Quarterfinal 3 Winner v Quarterfinal 4 Winner
Mercedes-Benz Stadium interior
Quarterfinal 3 Winner v Quarterfinal 4 Winner · Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia BullDawg2021 · Wikimedia · CC BY 4.0
Quarterfinal 3 Winner VS Quarterfinal 4 Winner

This Semi-final slot kicks off Wed 15 Jul at 00:30 IST+1 / 15:00 ET / 20:00 BST, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia. The two nations are confirmed once the preceding round concludes.

Kickoff and venue from verified fixtures; last checked 2026-06-15 04:10 UTC.

Kickoff time by time zone
Zone Region Time Date
ET US Eastern 15:00 Wed 15 Jul
CT US Central 14:00 Wed 15 Jul
PT US Pacific 12:00 Wed 15 Jul
BST UK 20:00 Wed 15 Jul
CET Central Europe 21:00 Wed 15 Jul
IST India 00:30+1 Thu 16 Jul
GST Gulf 23:00 Wed 15 Jul
JST Japan 04:00+1 Thu 16 Jul
AEST Australia East 05:00+1 Thu 16 Jul

Where to watch

In India, all World Cup 2026 matches are on ZEE5 (Paid) and Unite8 Sports. In the United States, Fox / FS1 (English) and Telemundo (Spanish) hold the rights. In the United Kingdom, BBC and ITV / STV share coverage. Full broadcaster details by country are at our verified how-to-watch guide →

Match Facts

StageSemi-final
StadiumMercedes-Benz Stadium
CityAtlanta, Georgia, USA
Kickoff (UTC)2026-07-15T19:00Z
StatusScheduled

Semi-final qualifiers

Both teams in this semi-final are decided by earlier results. This slot is filled by Quarterfinal 3 Winner against Quarterfinal 4 Winner. The bracket position, venue and kickoff are fixed; the nations confirm once the feeding rounds finish.

Full knockout bracket → How the bracket works

Other Semi-final fixtures

Tue 14 Jul Quarterfinal 1 Winner vs Quarterfinal 2 Winner

How to watch

The kickoff grid above converts the official FIFA kickoff to nine time zones, so you have the start time wherever you are. Coverage is sold per territory to national rights-holders. Verified broadcasters by country → Full schedule in India Time (IST) →