England vs Argentina: World Cup 2026 Semifinal Details

England and Argentina Set for World Cup 2026 Semifinal Clash

The 2026 World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina promises to be a thrilling encounter. Harry Kane leads England as they face off against Lionel Messi's Argentina on Wednesday, July 15, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Match Details

• Date: Wednesday, July 15
• Time: 3 p.m. ET
• Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
• TV: Fox, Telemundo
• Streaming: FOX One, Fubo

Road to the Semifinals

England navigated the group stage unbeaten. Kane’s late goals helped secure victory over DR Congo in the round of 32. Kane, alongside Jude Bellingham, played key roles in edging past Mexico in the round of 16. In the quarterfinals, England overcame Norway in Miami on July 11, a match that sparked some debate. The team aims to break a 60-year drought by winning its first World Cup since 1966.

Argentina also advanced without defeat in the group stage. Their round of 32 match against Cape Verde tested their limits, nearly ending in elimination. The round of 16 saw them narrowly escape Egypt, who put up a tough fight. Argentina then sealed their quarterfinal win over Switzerland with a late surge.

Historical Context

This semifinal will not be the first World Cup meeting between England and Argentina. England leads their head-to-head record with three wins out of five encounters. This includes a notable 1-0 quarterfinal victory in 1966, which paved the way for their World Cup triumph that year. Argentina has won twice against England in the tournament: a quarterfinal in 1986 and a dramatic 1998 match that ended 2-2 before Argentina triumphed in penalty kicks.