Argentina vs England LIVE: latest news of the match for the 2026 World Cup semifinal
Corner for England.
Foul by Simeone against Henderson. Free kick for England.
Tempers flare in the match and it has just started.
Foul by Enzo Fernández against Henderson. Argentine players claimed a previous foul by this same player against Messi.
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Foul by Paredes against Bellingham; free kick for England to restart.
- THE MATCH BEGINS ARGENTINA – ENGLAND!
Everything is ready for the start of this international football classic: Argentina vs England.
The captains’ toss is currently taking place: Lionel Messi (Argentina) and Harry Kane (England).
The Argentine anthem was sung at full volume by the team members and Albiceleste fans.
The ceremonial national anthems begin. First, England’s.
The teams are about to enter the field. The stands are full of fans. The atmosphere is spectacular.
The match will start in a few minutes.
Both squads are already doing warm-up exercises.
Changes in England
Before the match, there were many doubts in England about who the full-backs would be. Tuchel decided on Djed Spence and Reece James, as well as the inclusion of Morgan Rogers for Madueke.
- Confirmed lineup for Argentina
- Confirmed lineup for England
Starting eleven of the Argentine national team according to DirecTV Sports information:
Martínez; Molina, Romero, Lisandro and Tagliafico; Simeone, Paredes, Enzo and Mac Allister; Julián and Messi.
According to DirecTV Sports information, Giuliano Simeone enters the starting eleven of the Argentine national team replacing Rodrigo de Paul.
This is how the Argentina locker room looks shortly before the start of the match.
Photo: @Argentina
What is the overall history between Argentina and England?
They have faced each other 14 times with 3 wins for Argentina, 6 for England, and 5 draws.
This is how the England national team anticipates the match against Argentina for a place in the World Cup final
Tuchel, England’s coach, spoke about Messi’s level in this World Cup
“It’s incredible how he leads this team. There are no words. Who am I to talk about that? I have no words to describe such an achievement. He is simply the leader and the key player in any team he plays for.”
Scaloni, Argentina’s coach, calms down the match
“It’s a football match. Especially out of respect for what happened so many years ago. It was a very sad stage of our history. It’s a football match and nothing else, mixing things would be madness.”
What is the last encounter between both teams in a World Cup?
It was on June 7, 2002, in the Korea-Japan World Cup with an English 1-0 win thanks to a penalty goal by David Beckham.
This is how the Argentine national team announces the match on their social media.
This is how the English national team announces the match on their social media.
Lionel Messi during the last training of the Argentine national team before the match against England | Photo: @Argentina
Argentina and England are part of one of the most emblematic rivalries in World Cup history. Every time these two teams meet in the World Cup, the interest goes beyond sports and millions of fans remember clashes that marked different generations. Their new chapter in the 2026 World Cup promises to keep that tradition alive.
It is impossible to talk about this rivalry without recalling the 1986 Mexico World Cup. Diego Armando Maradona delivered one of the most memorable performances of all time by first scoring the famous goal known as the “Hand of God” and, minutes later, the spectacular “Goal of the Century,” considered by many as the best goal in World Cup history.
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The first World Cup encounter between both teams took place in the quarterfinals of England 1966. The European team won 1-0 in a very controversial match, marked by the expulsion of Argentine captain Antonio Rattín. England ended up lifting the only World Cup title in its history that year.
Twelve years later, in France 1998, both teams met again in an unforgettable duel. The match ended 2-2 and was decided by penalties, where Argentina advanced to the quarterfinals. That match was also marked by the expulsion of David Beckham after an incident with Diego Simeone.
England got a small revenge in the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup. A solitary penalty goal by David Beckham gave them a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the group stage, in a match that symbolized the redemption of the English midfielder after the criticism he received four years earlier.
On the other hand, England will try to reach a new World Cup final after several decades. Since their triumph in 1966, the European team has had generations full of stars, but few have come as close to the dream as the current squad led by Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham.
Another striking fact is that both teams have been part of some of the most watched matches in World Cup history. The combination of tradition, international stars, and memorable backgrounds makes every encounter between Argentina and England an event followed by millions of viewers worldwide.
Although the rivalry has a huge historical weight, official matches between both teams have been relatively scarce. Each World Cup clash has gained enormous value precisely because it usually happens in important stages, where the margin for error is minimal and the pressure reaches its highest point.
Lionel Messi will play one of the few occasions in his career where he faces England in a World Cup. The Argentine captain already knows what it is to lift the most important football trophy and will seek to add another outstanding chapter to a career full of records and titles.
The 2026 World Cup semifinal will add a new episode to a rivalry that has left unforgettable moments for football. Beyond the result, the match will once again bring together history, talent, and emotion on a stage where only one will advance to the final and continue fighting for world glory.
- How England arrives at the semifinal against Argentina
The English team dreams of playing its second World Cup final after 60 years. The ‘Three Lions’ played their first and only final in 1966, in the World Cup they hosted, and were crowned after beating West Germany 4-2. This time, the team led by German Thomas Tuchel reached the semifinals after beating Norway 2-1 in a match that, like Argentina vs Switzerland, was decided in extra time.
- How Argentina arrives at the semifinal against England
The Albiceleste team, led by Lionel Scaloni, secured the ticket to the semifinal after beating Switzerland 3-1 in a match they managed to win in extra time. The Argentine victory came thanks to goals from Alexis Mac Allister, Julián Álvarez, and Lautaro Martínez, the latter two scored during extra time. Argentina wants to reach its second consecutive final and dreams of winning the world championship again. Will Lionel Messi and company be able to win the fourth star for their team?
- Argentina vs England: channels to watch the match in South America and Mexico
The Argentina vs England match will be broadcast by DirecTV, Disney+ Premium, and Paramount+ for Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Uruguay, and Venezuela. On the other hand, in Mexico, you can watch the match through Canal 5, Azteca 7, TUDN, and ViX.
- Argentina vs England live: channels to watch the match in Argentina
For Argentina, the Argentina vs England match will be broadcast through TV Pública, Telefe, TyC Sports, DirecTV, Flow Sports, Disney+ Premium, Paramount+, DGO, and Mi Telefe via open TV, cable, and streaming.
- History of matches between Argentina and England
Argentines and English have faced each other five times in World Cups. The balance favors England with three wins, while Argentina has two.
- Chile 1962 World Cup: England 3-1 Argentina
- England 1966 World Cup: England 1-0 Argentina
- Mexico 1986 World Cup: Argentina 2-1 England
- France 1998 World Cup: Argentina 2-2 England (Argentine win on penalties 4-3)
- Korea Japan 2002 World Cup: England 1-0 Argentina
- Match times Argentina vs England
1 p.m.: Mexico
2 p.m.: Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
3 p.m.: United States (Miami and New York)
3 p.m.: Bolivia, Chile, Venezuela
4 p.m.: Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
9 p.m.: Spain and France
The clash between Argentina and England is considered one of the most passionate classics in international football, because it is a match where not only a positive sporting result is at stake, but it is also marked by a series of historical and political events that give a different weight to this rivalry.
The match between Argentina and England will be played from 2 p.m. (Peruvian time) and will take place at the Atlanta stadium. The referee for the match will be American Ismail Elfath.
The Argentina and England teams face each other this Wednesday, July 15, for the second semifinal of the 2026 World Cup. The match, considered high risk by US authorities, can be followed live in this note from El Comercio.
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