England will face Argentina in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, July 15, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, with a place in the final at stake. This is the first competitive meeting between the two sides since 2002, adding to the historic rivalry that includes the "Hand of God" and David Beckham's red card.
How to Watch England vs Argentina
The match kicks off at 3pm ET. In the United States, it will be broadcast on FOX and Telemundo, with streaming available on Fubo. Canadian viewers can watch on TSN, while BBC One will show the game in the United Kingdom. Australian audiences can stream via SBS.
Match Preview
Argentina, the defending champions who won the title in Qatar three-and-a-half years ago, have struggled to find top form but have been dragged through matches by Lionel Messi. They staged a spirited comeback to beat Egypt, having trailed 2-0 as late as the 79th minute. England, under Thomas Tuchel, have grown into the tournament, showing guts in wins over Mexico and Norway. The Three Lions are targeting their first World Cup final since 1966.
Key Players to Watch
Jude Bellingham has been England's standout performer, scoring six goals in six games. The Real Madrid midfielder could exploit Argentina's weakness in defensive transition, just as he did against Norway. For Argentina, Lionel Messi will look to decide another World Cup match, supported by a central midfielder-heavy system deployed by Lionel Scaloni.
Rivalry History
Matches between Argentina and England are legendary, including the "Hand of God" and the "Goal of the Century" in 1986, and David Beckham's sending off in 1998 followed by his penalty redemption in 2002. This semi-final promises more fireworks as both teams have demonstrated admirable grit to reach this stage.
