England’s dream of reaching the FIFA World Cup final came to a heartbreaking halt in the Semifinals. Despite a stellar campaign, Thomas Tuchel’s soaring Three Lions were defeated 1-2 by Argentina in Atlanta.
England still has a clash against historic rivals France in the Third-Place Play-off at Miami Stadium.
Tthe race for the Golden Boot remains wide open, with Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham (both on 6 goals) looking to close the gap on Kylian Mbappé (8 goals) and Lionel Messi (9 goals).
England World Cup 2026 results
| Date | Fixture (local KO time) | Venue | Final Score / Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, June 17 | England vs Croatia (3pm CDT) | AT&T Stadium, Dallas | England won 4-2 |
| Tuesday, June 23 | England vs Ghana (4pm ET) | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough | 0-0 |
| Saturday, June 27 | Panama vs England (5pm ET) | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford | England won 2-0 |
| Wednesday, July 1 | England vs DR Congo (12pm ET) | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta | England won 2-1 |
| Sunday, July 5 | Mexico vs England (6pm CST) | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City | England won 3-2 |
| Saturday, July 10 | Norway vs England (5pm ET) | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens | England won 2-1 (aet) |
| Wednesday, July 15 | England vs Argentina (3pm ET) | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta | 1-2 |
| Saturday, July 18 | England vs France | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens | Buy Tickets |
How to buy England World Cup 2026 tickets
Here's what you need to know at a glance:
- The Last-Minute Sales Phase is currently live, having launched on April 1. Unlike previous rounds, this is not a lottery. Tickets are being sold on a strictly first-come, first-served basis with immediate confirmation. This represents the final opportunity to purchase official tickets directly from FIFA.
- The Official FIFA Resale Marketplace is also open. This platform is now the primary authorized destination for fans to buy and sell verified tickets at regulated prices as the tournament approaches.
- Alternatively, fans may look to secondary marketplaces like StubHub for last-minute tickets. Remember to check the T&Cs of any secondary sites for tickets you're buying.
England World Cup 2026 tickets: How much do they cost?
FIFA has implemented variable pricing for the 2026 tournament.
Tickets for the Group Stage started from as low as $60 (for specific Supporter Tiers), while prices for the Final have reached up to $6,730 - and not to mention secondary marketplaces and resale jumping even higher than that.
FIFA World Cup Ticket Prices 2026:
| Dates | Stage / Category | Official Price Range | Secondary Market Estimated Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 14 – July 15 | Semi-finals | $930 – $3,295 | $1,500 – $9,500 ($3,721) |
| July 18 | Third Place Play-off | $250 – $800 | $500 – $3,500 ($1,480) |
| July 19 | FIFA World Cup Final (MetLife Stadium) | $1,490 – $7,875 | $5,900 – $38,000+ ($15,240) |
England's path to the World Cup 2026 Final
As England finished top of Group L, these are the following dates, times and venues where and when they will be playing, if they manage to progress to the World Cup Final on July 19.
Following their quarterfinal win over Norway, England now head to Atlanta to take on Argentina on Wednesday (July 15).
The sides have met five times at previous World Cups, stretching back to the 1962 edition. While England suffered memorable losses to the South Americans in 1986 (Maradona's 'Hand of God') and in 1998 (Beckham's red card), the Three Lions do hold a 3-2 head-to-head advantage in those competitive encounters.
If successful, England will face France or Spain in the Final.
| Date (local KO time) | Round | Venue | Possible Fixture | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 15 (3pm ET) | Semi-Finals | Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta) | England vs Argentina | |
| July 19 (3pm ET) | Final | MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford) | Match 104: TBC vs France or Spain |
World Cup 2026 Golden Boot - Latest standings
Following his eighth goal of the tournament, during France's quarterfinal with Morocco, Kylian Mbappe moved back to the top of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot standings alongside Lionel Messi. However, England heroes, Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, both currently on six goals, remain in the hunt for top-scoring honours in North America.
| Player (Team) | No. of Goals | Next Game - Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Kylian Mbappe (France) | 8 | vs Spain - Tickets |
| Lionel Messi (Argentina) | 8 | vs England - Tickets |
| Erling Haaland (Norway) | 7 | Eliminated |
| Harry Kane (England) | 6 | vs Argentina - Tickets |
| Jude Bellingham (England) | 6 | vs Argentina - Tickets |
| Ousmane Dembele (France) | 5 | vs Spain - Tickets |
| Vinícius Júnior (Brazil) | 4 | Eliminated |
| Julián Quiñones (Mexico) | 4 | Eliminated |
| Ismaïla Sarr (Senegal) | 4 | Eliminated |
| Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain) | 4 | vs France - Tickets |
What to expect from England at the World Cup 2026
Despite some below-par performances during the early stages of their World Cup qualifying campaign, including 1-0 and 2-0 wins over Andorra, England have grown in confidence under Thomas Tuchel's tutelage.
They finished top of their group with eight wins from eight starts, scoring 22 times and conceding none and became the first European side to seal a World Cup Finals berth. England fans are now praying that 60 years of hurt finally comes to an end.
What are the FIFA World Cup 2026 venues?
Back in June 2022, the sixteen FIFA World Cup 2026 host cities were announced (two in Canada, three in Mexico, and eleven in the United States). Check out those cities and the stadiums that were/will be used as venues below:
| Country | Stadium (City) | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | BC Place (Vancouver) | 48,821 |
| BMO Field (Toronto) | 44,315 | |
| Mexico | Estadio Azteca (Mexico City) | 72,766 |
| Estadio Akron (Guadalajara) | 44,330 | |
| Estadio BBVA (Monterrey) | 50,113 | |
| United States | Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta) | 67,382 |
| Gillette Stadium (Foxborough) | 63,815 | |
| AT&T Stadium (Dallas) | 70,122 | |
| NRG Stadium (Houston) | 68,311 | |
| Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City) | 67,513 | |
| SoFi Stadium (Inglewood) | 69,650 | |
| Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens) | 64,091 | |
| MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford) | 78,576 | |
| Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia) | 65,827 | |
| Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara) | 69,391 | |
| Lumen Field (Seattle) | 65,123 |