England vs Argentina Live Score, Lineups & Updates — FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final
The FIFA World Cup 2026 reaches its penultimate act on Wednesday, 15 July, as England face defending champions Argentina in the second semi-final at Atlanta Stadium. Kick-off is at 8:00 PM BST / 3:00 PM ET, with the winner booking a place against Spain in Sunday's final in New Jersey. Follow CS Sports for the live score, confirmed lineups, stats, real-time commentary and our match prediction — all updating on this page throughout the game.
Live Score
Match Timeline
- Pre-Match Teams announce starting XI approximately 60 minutes before kick-off.
- Kick-off First half begins — live updates start here.
- Half-Time Stats and analysis added at the interval.
- Second Half Live goals, cards, VAR checks and substitutions tracked in real time.
- Full-Time Final result, player ratings and reaction posted.
Match Preview
This is only the sixth meeting between England and Argentina at a World Cup, and the first in 24 years — their last knockout-stage duel came in the 2002 group stage, when a David Beckham penalty settled a tense affair in Japan. This time the stakes are even higher: a place in the final against Spain on 19 July.
🏴 England's road to the semi-final
- Round of 32: Beat DR Congo 2-1 in Atlanta, rescued by two late Harry Kane goals.
- Round of 16: Edged Mexico 3-2 with ten men, Jude Bellingham scoring twice and Kane converting a penalty.
- Quarter-final: Defeated Norway 2-1 after extra time, with Bellingham's brace sealing it.
- Manager Thomas Tuchel has leaned on the mental toughness of his squad rather than dominant performances.
🇦🇷 Argentina's road to the semi-final
- Reigning champions since their 2022 triumph in Qatar, chasing back-to-back titles.
- Quarter-final: Beat Switzerland 3-1 after extra time to reach the last four.
- Lionel Messi, playing his sixth and final World Cup at 39, has been central to their run this tournament.
- This is Messi's first-ever meeting with England on any stage, club or country.
Head-to-Head Record
- All World Cup meetings (5): England 3 wins — Argentina 2 wins
- All competitive & friendly meetings (14): England 6 wins — 5 draws — Argentina 3 wins
- Most recent World Cup meeting: 2002 group stage — England 1-0 Argentina (Beckham penalty)
- Most famous meeting: 1986 quarter-final — Argentina 2-1, featuring Maradona's "Hand of God" and the "Goal of the Century"
- 1998 Round of 16: Argentina won on penalties after a 2-2 draw
Starting XI & Substitutes
🏴 England (probable shape)
Key men expected to start: Kane and Bellingham lead a squad that has scored heavily through the knockout rounds, supported by Bukayo Saka and Anthony Gordon on the flanks and Marc Guehi marshalling the defence.
🇦🇷 Argentina (probable shape)
Lionel Messi is expected to lead the line once again for the defending champions, who have navigated a difficult knockout run to reach this stage.
Match Stats
Live match stats populate here once the game kicks off.
Live Commentary
CS Sports Match Prediction
Who wins the Atlanta semi-final?
England arrive on a run of tight, high-drama knockout wins built on late goals and resilience under Thomas Tuchel, while Argentina lean on Messi's experience and a champions' pedigree. Recent pre-match models have given England a narrow edge in a match many expect to go to extra time, given how close both sides' knockout games have been.
This is analysis, not a guarantee — football is unpredictable, and CS Sports will update this section with reaction once the final whistle blows.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time does England vs Argentina kick off?
The match kicks off at 8:00 PM BST / 3:00 PM ET on Wednesday, 15 July 2026 at Atlanta Stadium.
Where is England vs Argentina being played?
Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, one of the host venues for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Who do England or Argentina play in the final?
The winner faces Spain, who beat France in the other semi-final, in the World Cup final on Sunday 19 July at the New York-New Jersey Stadium.
What is the head-to-head record between England and Argentina at the World Cup?
They have met five times at the World Cup: England have won three, Argentina two. Their last World Cup meeting was in 2002, a 1-0 England win via a David Beckham penalty.
How can I watch England vs Argentina live streaming?
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