2026 World Cup Semifinal Results — Scores & Market Recap

TL;DR:

The 2026 World Cup semifinals were played 14–15 July: Spain 2–0 France in Dallas and Argentina 2–1 England in Atlanta. The reach-final market had France at about 48%, Spain 44% and Argentina 40% entering the quarterfinals — the right cluster of teams in the wrong order, with England underpriced throughout. Spain went on to beat Argentina 1–0 after extra time in the Final on 19 July for its second World Cup, and England beat France 6–4 in the third-place match. Spain took the Golden Ball, Golden Glove and Best Young Player; the Golden Boot went to France with 10 goals.

2026 World Cup Semifinals — Results & Market Recap

The 2026 World Cup semifinals were played July 14–15. Spain beat France 2–0 in Dallas and Argentina beat England 2–1 in Atlanta, setting up a Spain–Argentina Final that Spain won 1–0 after extra time. This is the completed results page and a review of how the reach-final markets performed.

Semifinal results

Spain 2–0 France — July 14, Dallas. The outright favourite was eliminated without scoring.
Argentina 2–1 England — July 15, Atlanta. Decided by goals in the 85th minute and second-minute of stoppage time.

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Going into the quarterfinals the reach-final board had France ~48%, Spain ~44%, Argentina ~40%, England well behind the four headline names. Two of the four eventual semifinalists were at the top of that list, so the shape was right; the ordering was not. France, the highest-priced side, lost by two goals to the team ranked immediately below it, and England — consistently underpriced all tournament — was one late goal from the Final.

Semifinal-stage contracts repriced faster than any other round, exactly as expected: each result moved the surviving teams' outright lines by double digits within minutes of the final whistle.

The reach-final market picked the right cluster of teams and the wrong order inside it — the defining error of the 2026 tournament.

The Final and the awards

Spain beat Argentina 1–0 after extra time on July 19 at the New York/New Jersey stadium, with the winner in the 106th minute — Spain's second World Cup after 2010. England took third place by beating France 6–4 on July 18, the highest-scoring bronze final on record. Spain collected the Golden Ball, Golden Glove and Best Young Player awards; the Golden Boot went to France with 10 goals.

The full bracket, every knockout score and a complete market scorecard are in who won the 2026 World Cup and on the World Cup 2026 hub.

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Frequently asked questions

What were the 2026 World Cup semifinal results?

Spain 2–0 France on 14 July in Dallas, and Argentina 2–1 England on 15 July in Atlanta.

Who reached the 2026 World Cup Final?

Spain and Argentina. Spain won the Final 1–0 after extra time on 19 July 2026.

How accurate was the reach-final market?

Directionally right, ordered wrong. France led at roughly 48% and was eliminated by Spain, ranked below it; England was underpriced all tournament and came within one goal of the Final.

Who finished third at the 2026 World Cup?

England, beating France 6–4 in the third-place match on 18 July 2026.