England secured their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals with a dramatic 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway on July 11. Jude Bellingham scored both goals, equalising in first-half stoppage time before netting the winner in extra time at Miami Stadium.
England vs Argentina: Semi-Final Details
England will now face Argentina in the semi-finals on Wednesday, July 15, at Atlanta Stadium. Argentina, captained by Lionel Messi, advanced after a 3-1 extra-time win over Switzerland. Kick-off is at 8pm BST, with BBC One broadcasting live from 7pm BST.
The other semi-final sees France take on Spain on Tuesday, July 14, at 8pm BST, also televised on BBC One.
World Cup Final: Date, Location, and Broadcast
If England beat Argentina, they will play the winner of France vs Spain in the final on Sunday, July 19, at New York-New Jersey Stadium. Kick-off is at 8pm BST, with live coverage on both BBC and ITV in the UK.
Potential Bank Holiday if England Wins
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has hinted at an extra bank holiday if England wins the World Cup, according to reports. With 48 teams and a record 104 matches, this is the largest World Cup in history.
