World Cup predictions: Expert picks for Argentina-England, Spain-France

The 2026 World Cup semifinals are set to kick off with Spain vs. France and Argentina vs. England. Here are expert picks and predictions for the games

The 2026 World Cup semifinals feature two matches soccer fans dreamed about before the tournament began. France vs. Spain and and Argentina vs. England pits four powerhouses against one another, with the game's biggest stars on the field together to decide the winner of soccer's most important trophy. The final step before the World Cup ends, begins on Tuesday, July 14 when France and Spain meet in Arlington, Texas, with a spotlight on France's Kylian Mbappe and Spain's Lamine Yamal as they renew their La Liga rivalry on a grand stage.

Defending World Cup champion Argentina and England are then set to kick off on Wednesday, July 15 in Atlanta in a rematch of the famous 1986 "Hand of God" game. Lionel Messi and Harry Kane will supply ample star power. Here's USA TODAY Sports' picks for the 2026 World Cup semifinals.

WORLD CUP 2026: Norway soccer team returns home to hero's welcome from 100,000 fans France vs Spain predictions Tuesday, July 14 in Arlington, Texas Jon Arnold: France 3 - 2 Spain Seth Vertelney: France 3 – 1 Spain Jesse Yomtov: France 1 - 0 Spain Victoria Hernandez: France 2 - 0

Spain Nancy Armour: France 2 - 1 Spain Argentina vs England predictions Wednesday, July 15 in Atlanta Jon Arnold: Argentina 2 – 1 England Seth Vertelney: England 2 – 0 Argentina Jesse Yomtov: England 3 – 2 Argentina Victoria Hernandez: England 2 – 1 Argentina Nancy Armour: Argentina 1 - 0 England When is the World Cup final? The World Cup final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:

World Cup predictions: Expert picks for Argentina-England, Spain-France