England's Path to the Final
England now know who they will face in the World Cup final if they beat Argentina in the semi-finals. The Three Lions face off against old foe Argentina on Wednesday in the second semi-final, looking to reach the showpiece for the first time since their sole tournament win in 1966.
It is the first time England have faced Argentina in 21 years, when two late goals from Michael Owen sealed a thrilling 3-2 friendly win in 2005. That ended a fairly regular run of meetings, from England's World Cup last-16 exit on penalties in 1998 to David Beckham's redemption four years later.
Spain Secure Final Berth
Should England record another win over Argentina, focus will immediately turn to Sunday's showpiece. England will face Spain in the World Cup final after Spain beat France 2-0 in Arlington, Texas on Tuesday night. Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring for La Roja before Pedro Porro sealed the victory in the second half to book their place in this week's final.
Final Details
The World Cup final takes place at 8pm BST on Sunday, July 19, 2026. The New York/New Jersey Stadium - more commonly known as the MetLife Stadium - will host the game. According to the report, this is the first time England have reached the final since 1966, and they will be seeking revenge against Spain, who have been dominant in the tournament.
