The England vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal is set to decide the second finalist of the tournament, with the winner earning a place against Spain in the title clash on July 19.
Road to the semifinal
The two football giants will meet on Wednesday, July 15, at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. The match is scheduled to kick off at 3 pm ET.
The game will be available on FOX in the United States, with Spanish-language coverage on Telemundo. Fans can also stream the semifinal through platforms carrying the relevant channels, including FOX One, FOX Sports, Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream, depending on subscription and regional availability.
The winner will face Spain in the World Cup final on July 19 after Spain defeated France 2-0 in the first semifinal.
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The semifinal is not just a battle for a place in the final, it renews one of football’s most famous rivalries.
England and Argentina have produced several memorable World Cup moments, including the controversial 1986 quarterfinal, when Diego Maradona scored the infamous “Hand of God” goal during Argentina’s 2-1 win over England.
The rivalry has also carried historical and political significance following the 1982 Falklands/Malvinas conflict between Britain and Argentina. According to ESPN, Wednesday’s match will be the first World Cup meeting between the two sides since 2002.
England reached the last four after an unbeaten group-stage campaign. They defeated DR Congo 2-1 in the round of 32, beat Mexico 3-2 in the round of 16 and overcame Norway 2-1 in extra time in the quarterfinal.
Argentina also went unbeaten in the group stage before surviving difficult knockout matches. The defending champions defeated Cape Verde 3-2 after extra time, edged past Egypt 3-2 in the round of 16 and beat Switzerland 3-1 after extra time in the quarterfinal.
Player Focus
Captain Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham have been among England’s standout performers, with both players scoring six goals during the tournament.
Lionel Messi remains central to Argentina’s campaign, with his eight goals placing him among the tournament’s top scorers. He has also broken the World Cup record for assists during the 2026 tournament.
Team Analysis
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