England and Argentina will renew one of football’s greatest rivalries when they meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal on Wednesday, with a place in the final against Spain at stake.
The clash at Atlanta Stadium brings together two of the tournament favourites, with defending champions Argentina chasing back-to-back World Cup finals and England looking to move within one win of ending their long wait for a second world title.
Lionel Scaloni’s side have remained unbeaten throughout the tournament, although their knockout campaign has been anything but straightforward. Argentina survived extra-time scares against Cabo Verde and Switzerland before producing a stunning comeback from two goals down to eliminate Egypt and book their place in the last four.
England, meanwhile, have progressed under Thomas Tuchel without consistently hitting top gear. The Three Lions have shown resilience in pressure situations, including a hard-fought extra-time victory over Norway in the quarterfinals, but are still searching for their most complete performance of the tournament.
With Lionel Messi leading Argentina and Harry Kane spearheading England’s attack, another memorable chapter awaits in one of international football’s fiercest rivalries.
When and where to watch England vs Argentina in India
Live streaming: FIFA World Cup 2026 matches will be streamed live on ZEE5 (subscription required).
Live telecast: The match will be broadcast live on Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2, and Unite8 Sports 2 HD.
England vs Argentina: Match details
Date: Thursday, July 16
Kick-off: 12:30 AM IST
Venue: Atlanta Stadium, Georgia, United States
Referee: Ismail Elfath
Argentina vs England: Squads
England
Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford, Dean Henderson, James Trafford
Defenders: Ezri Konsa, Nico O’Reilly, John Stones, Marc Guéhi, Tino Livramento, Dan Burn, Reece James, Djed Spence, Jarell Quansah
Midfielders: Declan Rice, Elliot Anderson, Jude Bellingham, Jordan Henderson, Kobbie Mainoo, Morgan Rogers, Eberechi Eze
Forwards: Bukayo Saka, Harry Kane, Marcus Rashford, Anthony Gordon, Ollie Watkins, Noni Madueke, Ivan Toney
Argentina
Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martínez, Gerónimo Rulli, Juan Musso
Defenders: Nahuel Molina, Gonzalo Montiel, Cristian Romero, Leonardo Balerdi, Nicolás Otamendi, Lisandro Martínez, Nicolás Tagliafico, Facundo Medina
Midfielders: Leandro Paredes, Alexis Mac Allister, Rodrigo De Paul, Giovani Lo Celso, Exequiel Palacios, Enzo Fernández, Valentín Barco
Forwards: Lionel Messi, Julián Álvarez, Lautaro Martínez, Thiago Almada, Nicolás Paz, Nicolás González, Giuliano Simeone, José Manuel López