The FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage is down to four teams. Semifinal 1 kicks off on 22 July 2026 at 22:00 UTC at MetLife Stadium. Semifinal 2 follows on 23 July 2026 at 22:00 UTC at AT&T Stadium. This guide explains how to watch both matches free online and how to find your local legal broadcaster.
Semifinal schedule at a glance
- SF1 — 22 Jul · 22:00 UTC · MetLife Stadium — open the match page for stream links.
- SF2 — 23 Jul · 22:00 UTC · AT&T Stadium — see the semifinal 2 hub.
- Full knockout path: World Cup bracket.
- All fixtures this week: today & 7-day schedule.
How to watch free right now
Use the Watch Free button in the site header — it routes to the current legal stream path for your region. No registration is required on WatchLiveMatch.tv. Match pages also list kickoff in UTC so you can convert to local time.
Official broadcasters by region
Coverage varies by country. In the United States, Fox / FS1 and Telemundo typically carry English and Spanish rights. In the UK, ITV and BBC share free-to-air windows. Germany relies on ARD / ZDF public broadcasts. Russia viewers usually look to Матч! Футбол. Mexico has TV Azteca and Televisa partners. For a country-by-country map, open our Where to Watch guide.
What else is on this week
While the World Cup dominates headlines, MLS midweek fixtures and major club friendlies fill the calendar through 29 July. Browse the combined list on Matches Today so you never miss a kickoff between the semis and the final.
Next: Final at MetLife on 26 July — see our final viewing guide.
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