2026 World Cup Semifinals Begin July 14, Prices Diverge

The 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals are set to begin on July 14, featuring a pair of high-stakes matches between the tournament's top four ranked teams. France will face Spain in Dallas on Tuesday, while defending champion Argentina will meet England in Atlanta on Wednesday.

Ticket prices for the two matches have diverged sharply, with the Argentina-England semifinal commanding a premium. As of Monday, July 13, tickets for the Atlanta match were priced at $2,841, a 34 percent increase over the previous three days. In contrast, tickets for the France-Spain match in Dallas were listed at $1,325, a 26 percent decline over the same period. The Argentina-England match is also nearly twice as expensive as the third-place match scheduled for Saturday in Miami. Tickets for the final on Sunday at New York New Jersey Stadium remained at $6,760, a six percent decrease over the past 72 hours.

On the pitch, the semifinalists present contrasting styles. France, ranked number one globally, enters Tuesday's match with a formidable attack, having averaged the most goals and shots per 90 minutes among the final four. Their opponent, third-ranked Spain, boasts the tournament's most resilient...