There are a record 104 matches in the 2026 World Cup.
There was a stretch from the tournament kickoff on June 11 with Mexico’s opener as a host nation through end of the round of 16 on July 7 of 27 days straight with at least one game. Some days, there were as many as six matches in one day.
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So that’s why it feels odd when the World Cup winds down, teams are eliminated and there are less matches.
After the quarterfinals, there are four teams and three matches left until we crown a World Cup champion. France, Spain, England and Argentina are itching to get their hands on the trophy.
Are there World Cup games today?
No, there are no World Cup match on Sunday, July 12.
There is a one-day break between the quarterfinals and the semifinals.
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When is the next World Cup match?
The next World Cup match will be the first fixture of the semifinals, France vs. Spain. That will kick off at 3 p.m. ET on Tuesday, July 14 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas.
World Cup semifinals schedule
France vs. Spain – 3 p.m. ET on Tuesday, July 14 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas
England vs. Argentina – 3 p.m. ET on Wednesday, July 15 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta
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US forward #20 Folarin Balogun (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring his team’s third goal during the 2026 World Cup Group D football match between USA and Paraguay at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 12, 2026.
(PATRICK T. FALLON, AFP via Getty Images)
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Photos reveal unforgettable World Cup action and emotion
US forward #20 Folarin Balogun (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring his team’s third goal during the 2026 World Cup Group D football match between USA and Paraguay at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 12, 2026.
(PATRICK T. FALLON, AFP via Getty Images)
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Photos reveal unforgettable World Cup action and emotion
Folarin Balogun #20 of the United States scores his team’s third goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between USA and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium on June 12, 2026 in Los Angeles.
(Richard Heathcote, Getty Images)
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Cesar Samudio #12 of Panama fails to save a shot from Giovanni Reyna #7 of the United States as he scores his team’s fourth goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between USA and Paraguay at Los Angeles Stadium on June 12, 2026 in Los Angeles.
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US midfielder #07 Giovanni Reyna (R) scores his team’s fourth goal during the 2026 World Cup Group D football match between USA and Paraguay at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 12, 2026.
(VALERIE MACON, AFP via Getty Images)
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Photos reveal unforgettable World Cup action and emotion
US players celebrate the fourth goal by midfielder #07 Giovanni Reyna during the 2026 World Cup Group D football match between USA and Paraguay at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 12, 2026.
(VALERIE MACON, AFP via Getty Images)
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Are there any World Cup games today? Here’s when semifinals kick off