England face Argentina in the second semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday night, with the Three Lions aiming to reach their first final since 1966.
England's Path to the Semi-Final
Thomas Tuchel's side secured their place in the final four with an extra-time victory over Norway. Jude Bellingham scored twice after Andreas Schjelderup's opener.
Who Awaits in the Final?
If England beat Lionel Scaloni's Argentina, they will face Spain in the final on Sunday, July 19. Spain defeated favourites France 2-0 in their semi-final.
Final Match Details
The World Cup 2026 final takes place on Sunday, July 19, at New York/New Jersey Stadium. Kick-off is at 8pm UK time (3pm East Coast, 12pm West Coast). The match will be broadcast live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, ITV1, and ITVX.
Closing Ceremony and Half-Time Show
A Closing Ceremony will begin at 6:30pm before the match. An extended half-time break of about 30 minutes is expected to accommodate FIFA's star-studded show, exceeding the maximum 15 minutes permitted under the Laws of the Game. Performers include Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira, BTS, Burna Boy, Gustavo Dudamel, and the PS22 Chorus featuring Coldplay during the break. Robbie Williams, Tom Cruise, and Nicole Scherzinger are set to perform in the Closing Ceremony.
