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World Cup Pauses as Four Semifinalists Prepare for July 14–15 Matches

A scheduled two-day break clears the calendar before France meets Spain in Dallas with England set to play Argentina in Atlanta.

Overview

  • The tournament is on a scheduled rest pause, so there are no World Cup matches on Sunday, July 12 or Monday, July 13.
  • France will play Spain at 3 p.m. ET on Tuesday, July 14 at Dallas/Arlington Stadium, with the game airing on FOX and streaming on FOX One.
  • England will face Argentina at 3 p.m. ET on Wednesday, July 15 in Atlanta, also televised on FOX and available on FOX One.
  • Only four matches remain in the tournament — two semifinals, the third-place game on July 18 and the final on July 19 — and all 104 World Cup games air in English on FOX networks (FOX, FS1, FOX One) while Telemundo and Peacock carry Spanish-language coverage.
  • Key player storylines include Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi tied atop the Golden Boot race with eight goals and Michael Olise leading assists with five, set against a 48-team format that increased the tournament schedule and travel demands for teams and broadcasters.