England vs Argentina: World Cup 2026 Semifinal Details
The 2026 World Cup semifinals promise excitement, with Harry Kane leading England against Lionel Messi and Argentina. This highly anticipated match will take place on Wednesday, July 15, at 3 p.m. ET in the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
England’s Road to the Semifinals
England sailed through the group stage unbeaten. Kane’s late goals helped secure a win over DR Congo in the round of 32, while he and Jude Bellingham powered past Mexico in the round of 16. The quarterfinal victory against Norway in Miami on July 11 came amid some controversy, but England’s focus now is on claiming their first World Cup title in six decades.
Argentina’s Challenging Journey
Argentina also advanced without losses in the group phase. Their round of 32 match against Cape Verde nearly saw them eliminated, and the round of 16 clash with Egypt tested them severely before they managed to prevail. In the quarterfinals, Argentina pulled away late to beat Switzerland and now eyes victory over England to reach the final.
Historic Matchup Between Two Giants
This semifinal won’t be the first time England and Argentina meet at the World Cup. England leads their overall head-to-head with three wins out of five games, including a 1-0 quarterfinal win in 1966, the year they won their only World Cup. Argentina claimed two tournament wins against England: the 1986 quarterfinal and a dramatic 1998 match that ended 2-2, with Argentina winning on penalties.
Match Details
- Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
- TV: Fox, Telemundo
- Streaming: FOX One, Fubo
Semifinal Schedule
- France vs Spain: Tuesday, July 14 at 3 p.m. ET, AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas
- England vs Argentina: Wednesday, July 15 at 3 p.m. ET, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta
Fans across the United States have been captivated by the tournament so far, celebrating moments like Folarin Balogun’s goals for the US team. The World Cup atmosphere remains electric as the competition narrows to these intense semifinal battles.
