England will take on Argentina in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday night, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm UK time (3pm ET) at Atlanta Stadium. The match will be broadcast live and free on BBC One, with coverage starting at 7pm BST. BBC was pre-assigned the rights to this semi-final, which could be England's last match of the tournament if they fail to progress.
How to watch and stream
Viewers in the UK can stream the game via the BBC iPlayer app or the BBC Sport website. A valid UK TV licence is required to access the stream. For radio coverage, BBC Radio 5 Live will provide live commentary from Georgia, and the match can also be heard on BBC Sounds or talkSPORT.
Key players and statistics
Argentina's Lionel Messi has scored eight goals in his first six matches of the tournament and is aiming for a second consecutive World Cup title. For England, Jude Bellingham has emerged as the star of the tournament under manager Thomas Tuchel, sharing the team's top-scorer spot with Harry Kane on six goals each.
The FBI has labelled the match as the 'highest risk' World Cup fixture, and police have issued a statement regarding security. England's 2026 World Cup kits, produced by Nike, are available for purchase with free delivery using code DEAL.
