With all four teams advancing to the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA North America World Cup now confirmed, KBS has released its live broadcast schedule for the key matches from the semifinals through to the final.

• *[KBS World Cup Key Match Live Broadcast Schedule]**
• Semifinal 1: 4:00 AM on the 15th / France vs. Spain (Caster: Nam Hyun-jong, Commentator: Lee Young-pyo)
• Semifinal 2: 4:00 AM on the 16th / England vs. Argentina (Caster: Lee Jae-hoo, Commentator: Kim Shin-wook)
• Third-Place Match: 6:00 AM on the 19th (Caster: Kim Jong-hyun, Commentator: Park Chu-young)
• Final: 4:00 AM on the 20th (Caster: Nam Hyun-jong, Commentator: Lee Young-pyo)

Argentina, France, Spain, and England have advanced to the semifinals of this tournament. All four teams are traditional powerhouses with World Cup winning experience, and they currently occupy the top four positions in the FIFA rankings in order. (Argentina 1st, followed by Spain, France, and England, respectively.) Each national team features world-class star players such as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé, Lamine Yamal, and Harry Kane, setting the stage for marquee matchups.

The quarterfinal matches broadcast on KBS also recorded strong viewership ratings. The Argentina vs. Switzerland quarterfinal on KBS 2TV, called by caster Nam Hyun-jong and commentator Lee Young-pyo, recorded an average rating of 4.8% nationwide and a peak of 7.3% per minute, according to Nielsen Korea. Additionally, the Norway vs. England quarterfinal, handled by caster Kim Jong-hyun and commentator Kim Shin-wook, recorded a nationwide rating of 3.8% and a per-minute peak of 8.2%, despite being an early 6:00 AM match.

Riding on this success, KBS achieved first place in World Cup broadcast viewership ratings nationwide and in the Seoul metropolitan area over the past weekend. KBS will continue to broadcast all matches of the North America World Cup live to the end, providing viewers with in-depth analysis and vivid on-site atmosphere through the final match.