Who could England play in semi-finals of World Cup? Date, time and location for huge match

Jul 6, 2026 - 18:30
Who could England play in semi-finals of World Cup? Date, time and location for huge match

England will face Norway in the World Cup quarter-finals this weekend after their heroic win over Mexico.

Facing high altitude, weather chaos and a hugely partisan crowd, the Three Lions produced one of their greatest-ever wins in Mexico City.

Harry Kane celebrates goal against Mexico
Kane and Bellingham proved the difference again in a five-goal thriller
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Jarell Quansah was sent off in the second half, but Jude Bellingham’s brace and a penalty from Harry Kane edged a 3-2 victory.

Thomas Tuchel’s men now have a few days to rest and recover before a trip to Miami for the quarter-finals.

Who do England face in the quarter-finals?

England will face Norway in the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup.

Erling Haaland inspired Norway to a 2-1 win over Brazil to send them through on Sunday night.

The match – which will be live on talkSPORT – will be held at 10pm on Saturday, July 11.

It will take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida.

The weather conditions will yet again be a big talking point with thunderstorms and extreme temperatures expected.

Who could England face in the semi-finals?

Should England win, they will be into the semi-finals where defending World Cup champions Argentina could await.

Lionel Messi’s side are the highest-ranked team on the Three Lions’ side of the draw, and face Egypt in their last-16 fixture.

Erling Haaland celebrates against Brazil
Leeds-born Erling Haaland will look to cause an upset against his adopted country
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The winner of Argentina and Mohamed Salah’s ‘Pharaohs’ will then face off against the victor of Colombia against Switzerland.

Either England or Norway await in the semi-finals, and that match would then take place on in Atlanta at 8pm on Wednesday, July 15.

England's potential route to the final

Group Stages

  • June 17 – England 4-2 Croatia
  • June 23 – England 0-0 Ghana
  • June 27 – Panama 0-2 England

England’s potential route to the final

World Cup Last 32 fixtures

Sunday, June 28 – 8pm

  • South Africa 0-1 Canada

Monday, June 29 – 6pm

  • Brazil 2-1 Japan

Monday, June 29 – 9:30pm

  • Germany 1-1 Paraguay – Paraguay win 4-3 on pens

Tuesday, June 30 – 2am

  • Netherlands 1-1 Morocco – Morocco win 3-2 on pens

Tuesday, June 30 – 6pm

  • Ivory Coast 1-2 Norway

Tuesday, June 30 – 10pm

  • France 3-0 Sweden

Wednesday, July 1 – 2am

  • Mexico 2-0 Ecuador

Wednesday, July 1 – 5pm

  • England 2-1 DR Congo

Wednesday, July 1 – 9pm

  • Belgium 3-2 Senegal (AET)

Thursday, July 2 – 1am

  • United States 2-0 Bosnia-Herzegovina

Thursday, July 2 – 8pm

  • Spain 3-0 Austria

Friday, July 3 – 12am

  • Portugal 2-1 Croatia

Friday, July 3 – 4am

  • Switzerland 2-0 Algeria

Friday, July 3 – 7pm

  • Australia 1-1 Egypt – Egypt won 4-2 on penalties

Friday, July 3 – 11pm

  • Argentina 3-2 Cape Verde

Saturday, July 4 – 2:30am

  • Colombia 1-0 Ghana
Erling Haaland fired Norway into the last 16
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World Cup Last 16 fixtures

Saturday, July 4 – 10pm

  • Paraguay 0-1 France

Saturday, July 4 – 6pm

  • Canada 0-3 Morocco

Monday, July 6 – 8pm

  • Portugal vs Spain

Tuesday, July 7 – 1am

  • United States vs Belgium

Sunday, July 5 – 9pm

  • Brazil 0-2 Norway

Monday, July 6 – 1am

  • Mexico 2-3 England

Tuesday, July 7 – 5pm

  • Argentina vs Egypt

Tuesday, July 7 – 9pm

  • Switzerland vs Colombia
Thomas Tuchel during a press conference
Tuchel will be relishing his side’s next challenge
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World Cup Quarter-final fixtures

Thursday, July 9 – 9pm

France v Morocco

Friday, July 10 – 8pm

Portugal / Spain v USA / Belgium 

Saturday, July 11 – 10pm

Norway v England  

Sunday, JULY 12 – 2am

Argentina / Egypt v Switzerland / Colombia

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