England vs Argentina LIVE: FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal

Live Match, Published On 15 Jul 2026 15:50 GMT Defending champions Argentina face England in the second semifinal at the FIFA World Cup 2026, renewing one of football’s bitterest rivalries. The match at the Atlanta Stadium, United States, kicks off at 3pm local time (19:00 GMT). 4 UpdatesEngland’s team newsEngland midfielder Declan Rice, who had been struggling with illness, is expected to play, while veteran player Jordan Henderson has been ruled out for the rest of the tournament with a broken arm.Defender Jarell Quansah is serving the second of his two-match ban for a red card against Mexico in the last 16.Predicted starting XI:(4-1-3-2): Pickford (goalkeeper); Konsa, Stones, Guehi, O’Reilly; Rice, Anderson; Madueke, Bellingham, Gordon; KaneWelcome to our live coverageHello and welcome to Al Jazeera’s live coverage of England vs Argentina in the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup.Years of political history and football rivalry will collide in Atlanta when England face Argentina in a World Cup semifinal for the ages.From the “Hand of God” goal by Diego Maradona in 1986 to David Beckham being red-carded for kicking Diego Simeone in 1998, sporting contests between England and Argentina are often theatrical, tense and tricky.Then, there is also the lingering sovereignty dispute over the Falkland Islands.Divided by geography and conflict, England and Argentina are vastly different in many ways, yet at this World Cup, they have at least one thing in common: Both have made a habit of surviving on the edge.For England, the plan is simple: Find a way to stop the magical force of Lionel Messi and reach their first final in six decades.And for Argentina? To grind again and chase history in back-to-back finals.I’m Patrick Keddie, and I’ll bring you all the pre-match build-up, analysis and photo coverage of the game.Kevin Hand will provide the team news as soon as the lineups are announced and will take you through the minute-by-minute live commentary.