TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - England and Argentina are set for a blockbuster FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal, with a place in the final against Spain at stake.
When Is England vs Argentina World Cup 2026 Semifinal?
According to TimeOut, The England vs Argentina semifinal will be played on:
Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Venue: Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium), Atlanta, United States
Kick-off time:
8:00 p.m. BST (UK time)
3:00 p.m. ET (US time)
2:00 a.m. WIB (Indonesia Western Time), Thursday, July 16
The match is expected to finish around 6:00 p.m. ET in the United States if it does not go to extra time. Should the game require extra time and a penalty shootout, the final whistle could come closer to 7:00 p.m. ET.
How to Watch England vs Argentina?
Fans around the world can watch the England vs Argentina World Cup 2026 semifinal through official broadcast partners and streaming platforms available in their respective regions.
In the United States, the match will be broadcast through FIFA World Cup 2026 rights holders, including FOX for English-language coverage and Telemundo for Spanish-language coverage.
Fans seeking additional viewing options can also follow the tournament through services such as Xfinity’s World Soccer Ticket, which provides access to more than 1,500 soccer matches, including major competitions such as the Premier League and La Liga.
The package also includes Xfinity TV, the Xfinity Stream app for mobile viewing, and Peacock Premium.
In the United Kingdom, the semifinal will be available on BBC One and streamed through BBC iPlayer, with pre-match coverage beginning at 7:00 p.m. BST ahead of the 8:00 p.m. BST kickoff.
In Indonesia, the match will be broadcast on TVRI and available through official World Cup 2026 broadcast partners holding tournament rights. Viewers are advised to check local broadcast schedules for the latest television and streaming availability.
Rivalry Renewed: England vs Argentina Match Preview
England and Argentina share one of the most controversial and fiercely contested histories in World Cup football.
Their meetings have produced some of the tournament’s most iconic moments, including Diego Maradona’s infamous “Hand of God” goal in 1986 and David Beckham’s red card during the 1998 World Cup round-of-16 clash.
The two sides have not faced each other at a World Cup since England secured a 1-0 group-stage victory in 2002, with Beckham scoring the decisive penalty. That win came four years after Beckham was sent off against Argentina in the 1998 tournament, adding another chapter to the rivalry.
Since their first meeting in 1951, England and Argentina have played 14 matches. England have recorded six victories, Argentina have won three, and five games have ended in draws.
England enter the semifinal with momentum after a dramatic 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway in the quarterfinals. Manager Thomas Tuchel received a boost ahead of the clash as Reece James returned from a hamstring injury and made a substitute appearance in the previous match.
However, England will be without Jarell Quansah, who remains suspended. Midfielder Declan Rice is expected to be fit despite battling illness, while Jordan Henderson has been ruled out for the rest of the tournament after undergoing surgery on a wrist and forearm injury.
Argentina arrive at the semifinal with a fully available squad as Lionel Scaloni’s side aim to reach a second consecutive World Cup final. The defending champions overcame Switzerland 3-1 after extra time in the quarterfinals, despite their opponents being reduced to 10 men.
Led by Lionel Messi, Argentina are chasing another major international title after lifting the 2022 World Cup in Qatar following a dramatic penalty shootout victory over France. The semifinal will also mark Messi’s first competitive meeting with England, adding another layer of intrigue to one of football’s most historic rivalries.
Predicted Line-Ups
England: Jordan Pickford; Ezri Konsa, John Stones, Marc Guehi; Luke O’Reilly, Declan Rice, Elliot Anderson; Bukayo Saka, Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon; Harry Kane
Argetnia: Emiliano Martínez; Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez, Nicolás Tagliafico; Leandro Paredes, Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister; Lionel Messi, Julián Álvarez
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