The quarter-finals delivered everything—and more. France defeated Morocco 2-0: Mbappé scored his 8th goal of the tournament and set up Dembélé in the 66th minute. Spain prevailed in a spectacular clash in Los Angeles, beating Belgium 2-1—Lamine Yamal provided the moment of the tournament with a breathtaking solo goal before Spain survived a furious Belgian comeback attempt. England beat Norway 2-1 after extra time—Bellingham and Kane combined once again in the most nerve-wracking match of the knockout stage. And in Kansas City, Argentina won 3-1 against Switzerland: Mac Allister scored early, Switzerland equalized through Ndoye, but Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez sealed the dramatic victory in extra time, sending the defending champions through to the next round.

Now comes the week that defines the tournament. France vs. Spain is by far the most anticipated international match in years—a showdown between the two best teams of the tournament, featuring Mbappé at the top of the goalscoring charts (8 goals) and Yamal, who has arguably been the player of the tournament. Both semi-finals will kick off at 21:00 CEST.

Semi-Final 1 — France vs. Spain: Tuesday, July 14 at 21:00 CEST · AT&T Stadium (Dallas Stadium), Arlington, Texas. The winner advances to the final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium.

Semi-Final 2 — England vs. Argentina: Wednesday, July 15 at 21:00 CEST · Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta Stadium), Atlanta, Georgia. The most historically charged fixture in world football—Messi's Argentina against England, an echo of 1986 and 1998. This match will bring the entire planet to a standstill. The losers of both semi-finals will meet in the third-place play-off on Saturday, July 18 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

When: Semi-Final 1 · Tuesday, July 14 at 21:00 CEST · Semi-Final 2 · Wednesday, July 15 at 21:00 CEST

Golf's oldest and most traditional Major championship returns to the links of Lancashire: Royal Birkdale plays host to the Open Championship for the tenth time. This marks the 154th edition of the Open—a tournament that has been played uninterrupted since 1860 and remains the only Major held outside the USA. The links test at Birkdale is widely regarded as one of the fairest and most exhilarating venues in the Championship rotation—a relentless coastal course featuring natural rough, unpredictable winds blowing off the Irish Sea, and undulating fairways that punish anything less than perfect execution.

The field gathers against the backdrop of an extraordinary golf season. Rory McIlroy completed his career Grand Slam at the Masters earlier this year and returns to Birkdale—where Jordan Spieth won the last Open at this venue in 2017—as one of the absolute favorites for the title. Scottie Scheffler arrives as world number one and reigning PGA Champion, having been the dominant force in world golf over the past two seasons. Jon Rahm is eager to add a second Major to his resume after a challenging year, while Ludvig Åberg has established himself as the sport's most exciting young talent—with many viewing him as the future of golf.

Links golf presents a completely unique challenge, unlike anything else on the calendar. The wind at Birkdale can shift 90 degrees between the front nine and back nine, making club selection a true art form. The ground game—keeping the ball low and letting it roll onto the greens—separates true links players from the rest. The opening rounds on Thursday and Friday will set the tone before Moving Day on Saturday and Sunday's final round deliver the kind of drama that only a Major at Birkdale can produce.

When: Starting Thursday, July 16 · Royal Birkdale Golf Club, Southport, England · Final Round on Sunday, July 19

As if the World Cup semi-finals and The Open weren't enough, Week 29 is packed with action across several other sports as well.

The Tour de France continues its relentless journey across France—the race is heading into the Alps, where the general classification is traditionally decided. Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard continue to battle it out in one of the closest duels in recent Tour history, while young UAE teammate Isaac del Toro looms as a serious threat. This week's crucial alpine stages are expected to determine who will wear yellow into the final week toward the Champs-Élysées finish on July 26.

Wimbledon concluded its two-week run over the weekend with the finals at the All England Club. The men's final between Alexander Zverev and Jannik Sinner on Sunday was one of the most highly anticipated in years, while the women's draw produced a spectacular final featuring Naomi Osaka—who shocked world number one Sabalenka in the quarter-finals and reached the title match in the form of her life. The reactions, analyses, and reviews of tennis's greatest tournament will dominate discussions throughout the sport this week.

And of course, the aftermath of UFC 329—Conor McGregor's long-awaited comeback against Max Holloway on Saturday night was the most-watched sporting moment of the weekend outside of football. The MMA world is still digesting the fallout, and debates over McGregor's future are already dominating the combat sports agenda.

When: All week long · across multiple sports and venues