Here are the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final kick-off times in Tunisia (CET) — plus the third-place play-off, the final, and how the quarter-finals finished, all in local time.
The group stage, Round of 16 and quarter-finals are all done, and the last four are set: France vs Spain and England vs Argentina. Tunisia is five to eight hours ahead of the North American host cities, so both semi-finals land in the evening here. All times below are Tunisia local time (CET, UTC+1).
Today’s Matches: 15 July 2026
| Match | Kick-Off (CET) |
|---|---|
| England vs Argentina | 8:00 p.m. |
Semi-Finals, Third-Place Play-Off and Final in Tunisia Time
Both semi-finals kick off at 8:00 p.m. Tunisia time (CET): France take on Spain in Dallas on Tuesday 14 July, then England face Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday 15 July. The winners meet in the final in New York/New Jersey.
| Date (CET) | Match | Kick-Off (CET) |
|---|---|---|
| Tue 14 Jul | France vs Spain | 8:00 p.m. |
| Wed 15 Jul | England vs Argentina | 8:00 p.m. |
The tournament then builds to the third-place play-off and the final in New York/New Jersey.
| Stage | Date (CET) | Kick-Off (CET) |
|---|---|---|
| Third-Place Play-Off | 18 Jul | 10:00 p.m. |
| Final | 19 Jul | 8:00 p.m. |
The final kicks off on Sunday 19 July, Tunisia time (see the table above).
How the Quarter-Finals Finished
The four quarter-finals in Tunisia time (CET) — all now played.
| Date (CET) | Match | Kick-Off (CET) |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 9 Jul | France 2-0 Morocco | 9:00 p.m. (played) |
| Fri 10 Jul | Spain 2-1 Belgium | 8:00 p.m. (played) |
| Sat 11 Jul | England 2-1 Norway | 10:00 p.m. (played) |
| Sun 12 Jul | Argentina 3-1 Switzerland (AET) | 2:00 a.m. (played) |
Watching from Tunisia
Prime-Time Games
The semi-finals and the final both kick off at 8:00 p.m. Tunisia time — the sociable, after-work evening window, and easy family viewing.
How to Watch
With the closing rounds kicking off in the evening here, no overnight alarms are needed. Plan your evening around the 8:00 p.m. semi-finals and the 8:00 p.m. final.
Where to stay: Heading to the tournament in person? Compare hotels in New York, hotels in Los Angeles and hotels in Dallas across the host cities.
Sources
Disclaimer: Kick-off times and fixtures are subject to change by FIFA. All times are shown in Tunisia local time (CET, UTC+1). Please confirm match details with official FIFA sources before making any travel or viewing plans.
