Day 36 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is the first of two scheduled rest days between the semifinals and the tournament’s final weekend.
There are no World Cup games today, Thursday, July 16, or Friday, July 17. Play resumes Saturday when France faces England in the third-place match, followed by Sunday’s World Cup final between Spain and Argentina. Both matches will air on FOX and stream live and on demand on FOX One.
World Cup Schedule for Saturday, July 18
How to Watch France vs. England
- Time: 5 p.m. ET
- TV: FOX
- Stream: Watch on FOX One
- Venue: Miami Stadium, Miami, FL
France entered the semifinals with six consecutive victories and had outscored its opponents 16-2 earlier than falling 2-0 to Spain. Kylian Mbappé stays tied with Lionel Messi for the Golden Boot lead with eight targets, whereas Michael Olise’s 5 assists lead the match.
England was 5 minutes from reaching its first World Cup ultimate since 1966 earlier than Argentina scored twice late to win Wednesday’s semifinal 2-1. Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham have scored six targets apiece, giving England two of the match’s main scorers.
World Cup Schedule for Sunday, July 19
The way to Watch Spain vs. Argentina
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- TV: FOX
- Stream: Watch on FOX One
- Venue: New York New Jersey Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
Spain reached its first World Cup ultimate since successful the match in 2010 by shutting out France 2-0. La Roja has surrendered just one purpose in seven matches whereas recording six clear sheets. Spain can be unbeaten in 37 consecutive internationals (28 wins and 9 attracts) matching Italy’s report run from 2018 to 2021.
Argentina reached its second straight ultimate with a dramatic comeback in opposition to England. Enzo Fernández equalized within the eighty fifth minute earlier than Lautaro Martínez headed house the winner two minutes into stoppage time. Lionel Messi assisted each targets, rising his World Cup-record profession complete to 12 assists.
Argentina is making an attempt to grow to be the primary nation to win consecutive males’s World Cups since Brazil in 1958 and 1962. Spain is in search of its second championship.
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Who Performs In the present day within the World Cup?
No groups play as we speak. Thursday, July 16, is a scheduled relaxation day.
World Cup Semifinal Scores
The way to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The third-place match and World Cup ultimate will air on FOX, with each video games streaming live and on demand on FOX One.
