The FA Cup Semi Final Draw for 2026 has delivered some absolutely incredible matchups yaar! Manchester United will face Chelsea in what promises to be a blockbuster encounter, while Liverpool take on Brighton & Hove Albion at the iconic Wembley Stadium.
Football fans across India are already buzzing about these fixtures, with matches scheduled for April 19-20, 2026. Honestly, it doesn’t get much better than this!
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Manchester United vs Chelsea: The Big London Derby
This is the match everyone’s talking about! Manchester United, who knocked out Newcastle United 3-1 in the quarter-finals, will face Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea side who impressively beat Arsenal 2-0.
The Red Devils have been in brilliant form this season under Erik ten Hag, while Chelsea’s new signings worth ₹8,500 crores have finally started clicking. Marcus Rashford vs Raheem Sterling – matlab this is going to be pure entertainment!
- Match Date: April 19, 2026 (Saturday)
- Kick-off: 5:30 PM IST
- Venue: Wembley Stadium, London
- TV Coverage: Sony Sports Network in India
Liverpool vs Brighton: David vs Goliath Battle
Liverpool are the clear favorites here, but Brighton have been the surprise package of this FA Cup run. The Seagulls knocked out Tottenham Hotspur in a thrilling 4-2 match, showing they mean business.
Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool squad, featuring Mo Salah and new signing Jude Bellingham (₹1,200 crores transfer), will be looking to reach their third FA Cup final in four years. But Brighton’s counter-attacking style could cause problems.
- Match Date: April 20, 2026 (Sunday)
- Kick-off: 8:00 PM IST
- Venue: Wembley Stadium, London
- Expected attendance: 90,000
Indian Football Fans React
Social media is going crazy with Indian Premier League-style predictions! Mumbai’s official Manchester United supporters club has already organized viewing parties at Phoenix Mills, while Chennai’s Liverpool fan group is booking Sathyam Cinemas for the big screen experience.
Ticket prices for Indian fans planning trips range from ₹15,000 for upper tier seats to ₹85,000 for hospitality packages. Flight bookings from Delhi and Mumbai to London have already spiked by 40% for that weekend.
Path to Wembley Final
The FA Cup Final is scheduled for May 25, 2026, at Wembley Stadium. Last year’s winners Arsenal crashed out in the quarter-finals, making this tournament wide open.
Both semi-finals will be broadcast live on Sony Ten 1 and Sony Ten 1 HD for Indian viewers, with Hindi commentary available on Sony Ten 3.
Mujhe lagta hai Manchester United vs Chelsea will be the match of the tournament so far. Both teams have spent heavily and desperately need silverware. Liverpool should beat Brighton, but football surprises us every time yaar. Can’t wait for these matches!