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
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.
| 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
| Stage | Semi-final |
|---|---|
| Stadium | Mercedes-Benz Stadium |
| City | Atlanta, Georgia, USA |
| Kickoff (UTC) | 2026-07-15T19:00Z |
| Status | Scheduled |
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.
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) →