Short answer: The world cup semifinals 2026 kick off at 3:00 p.m. ET on back-to-back days — Match 101 on Tuesday July 14 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and Match 102 on Wednesday July 15 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Neither venue is within driving range of DC or Maryland; Arlington is 1,300 miles from Washington and Atlanta is 640 miles away. For DC and Maryland fans, back-to-back weekday afternoon kickoffs create the most accessible watch party window of the entire knockout stage. If USMNT beats Belgium on July 7 and wins their quarterfinal on July 10, USA's semifinal is Match 101 — Tuesday July 14, Dallas, 3:00 p.m. ET.
- Semifinal 1: Tuesday July 14 — AT&T Stadium (Dallas Stadium), Arlington, Texas — 3:00 p.m. ET
- Semifinal 2: Wednesday July 15 — Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta Stadium), Atlanta — 3:00 p.m. ET
- Both venues: Climate-controlled with retractable roofs — no weather delays
- USMNT path: If USA beats Belgium July 7 and wins QF July 10 — Match 101, July 14, Dallas
- Tickets: Face value $420-$3,295 plus 15% service fee — no day-of sales at either venue
- TV: FOX (English), Telemundo (Spanish) — both world cup semifinals 2026 on FOX main broadcast network
- Free DC option: FIFA Fan Zone on the National Mall — confirmed for both world cup semifinals 2026 games
- What's next: Semifinal winners meet in the World Cup Final July 19 at MetLife Stadium, 3:00 p.m. ET
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When and Where Are the World Cup Semifinals 2026?
The world cup semifinals 2026 are played across two consecutive days — one match each, giving each semifinal its own full broadcast window. Match 101 on July 14 features the winners of Quarterfinal 97 (Boston) and Quarterfinal 98 (Los Angeles) — the top half of the bracket. Match 102 on July 15 features the winners of Quarterfinal 99 (Miami) and Quarterfinal 100 (Kansas City) — the bottom half. Each winner goes to the Final; each loser plays the Third Place Match. Full quarterfinal results and bracket are in the World Cup Quarterfinals 2026 guide for DC and Maryland fans.
| Match | Date | Kickoff (ET) | Venue | Bracket |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semifinal 1 (Match 101) | Tuesday July 14 | 3:00 p.m. ET | AT&T Stadium (Dallas Stadium), Arlington, TX | Winners of QF97 + QF98 |
| Semifinal 2 (Match 102) | Wednesday July 15 | 3:00 p.m. ET | Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta Stadium), Atlanta, GA | Winners of QF99 + QF100 |
Could USMNT Play in the World Cup Semifinals 2026?
Yes — the bracket path is clear. If USA beats Belgium in the Round of 16 on July 7 and wins their quarterfinal (Match 98, SoFi Stadium, July 10), they advance to Semifinal 1 — Match 101 on Tuesday July 14 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas at 3:00 p.m. ET. A USMNT semifinal on a Tuesday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. ET would be the biggest watch party moment in DC and Maryland since the group stage — and the region is fully equipped to handle it. A USMNT win in the world cup semifinals 2026 would put them in the World Cup Final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey — 230 miles from Baltimore, the closest World Cup Final to DC fans in tournament history.
Where Can DC Fans Watch the World Cup Semifinals 2026?
Both world cup semifinals 2026 kick off at 3:00 p.m. ET on weekdays — early enough for a lunch-break start, the most accessible daytime knockout window of the tournament for DC office workers and remote workers alike. The FIFA World Cup Fan Zone on the National Mall between 3rd and 4th Streets near the U.S. Capitol is free, open to the public, and confirmed for both world cup semifinals 2026 games. For the 3:00 p.m. ET weekday kickoff the Fan Zone is at its most accessible — Metro-friendly, no reservation, no cover.
The Wharf DC Watch Zone
Outdoor waterfront, 14-foot Jumbotron, free entry. Multiple venue partners open for both Tuesday July 14 and Wednesday July 15 afternoon matches including Boardwalk Bar, Cantina Bambina, Kirwan's on The Wharf, and Pearl Street Warehouse.
Additional DC Venues
Metrobar (640 Rhode Island Ave NE) has a 20-foot outdoor screen with no cover, confirmed as the official World Cup hub through the Final. Lucky Bar (1221 Connecticut Ave NW, Dupont Circle) is DC's longest-running soccer bar, confirmed for all knockout coverage through July 19. Solace Outpost in Navy Yard screens every single 2026 World Cup game with sound through the Final. Hi-Lawn at Union Market has a giant LED screen with 1,000-fan capacity. Public Bar (1214 18th St NW) has full knockout coverage with $6 drafts on match days. Crystal City Sports Pub (529 23rd St S, Arlington) has three-level coverage open until 2:00 a.m. through the Final. Dudley's Sport and Ale (2766 S. Arlington Mill Drive) — the largest sports bar in Northern Virginia — has a rooftop patio confirmed through the Final.
Where Can Maryland Fans Watch the World Cup Semifinals 2026?
Tom's Watch Bar at National Harbor (200 American Way) has both Tuesday July 14 and Wednesday July 15 afternoon kickoffs confirmed — waterfront setting, multiple screens, VIP matchday seating. Silver Branch Brewing Company in Downtown Silver Spring is confirmed for all knockout-round coverage through the Final — no cover, large screen. Sports and Social in North Bethesda has stadium-quality sound with reservations recommended given the USMNT potential. In Baltimore, Club Volo, Top Hat, and Union Craft Brewing are all confirmed through the world cup semifinals 2026 and Final week — Top Hat runs $12 domestic beer buckets on match days. For groups of 10 or more watching together from across the DMV corridor, Bayside's party bus fleet — seating 14, 20, and 26 passengers — handles both Tuesday and Wednesday runs with fixed-rate pricing.
| Venue | Location | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| FIFA Fan Zone | National Mall, DC | Free | Both SF matches, Metro-accessible |
| The Wharf Watch Zone | SW Waterfront, DC | Free | Outdoor, 14-ft Jumbotron |
| Metrobar | Rhode Island Ave NE, DC | No cover | 20-ft screen, official hub |
| Lucky Bar | Dupont Circle, DC | No cover | Confirmed through Final |
| Tom's Watch Bar | National Harbor, MD | VIP options | Both matches, waterfront |
| Silver Branch Brewing | Silver Spring, MD | No cover | Confirmed through Final |
| Sports and Social | North Bethesda, MD | Reservations recommended | Stadium sound |
| Club Volo | Baltimore | No cover | Canton bar scene |
What Comes After the World Cup Semifinals 2026?
The world cup semifinals 2026 results set the Final Weekend lineup — the biggest two-day watch party window of the entire tournament. Saturday July 18: Third Place Match at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, 5:00 p.m. ET. Sunday July 19: World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ, 3:00 p.m. ET — featuring the first-ever FIFA World Cup halftime show with Madonna, Shakira, and BTS. The Final at MetLife is 230 miles from Baltimore and 250 miles from DC — the closest World Cup Final to DC fans in tournament history. For groups making the MetLife trip, the full transport and parking guide is at baysidelimo.com/metlife-stadium-parking/.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Semifinal schedule confirmed — Match 101 July 14 at AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas, 3:00 p.m. ET; Match 102 July 15 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, 3:00 p.m. ET. Teams confirmed after quarterfinals end July 11 — this post will be updated immediately.