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2026 World Cup
Semi-Final
Argentina vs England
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Wednesday, 15 July 2026
21:00
Argentina are targeting a second successive World Cup final when they face England in a blockbuster semi-final on 15 July.
Current Form
La Albiceleste have been formidable throughout the tournament, winning all six of their matches (including two in extra time), scoring 17 goals while conceding eight.
In the quarter-finals, Argentina edged Switzerland 3-1 in a grueling extra-time match. Lionel Messi and Julián Álvarez scored to send them into the last four.
World Cup Semi-Final Record
Argentina have reached the World Cup semi-finals or final six times previously, winning the tournament in 1978, 1986, and 2022, while finishing as runners-up in 1930, 1990, and 2014.
The defending champions' run to the 2026 semi-finals continues their dominance as one of the strongest sides in the competition.
Team News
Argentina’s squad has a remarkably clean bill of health ahead of their World Cup semifinal against England.
Lionel Messi (eye injury), Cristian Romero, and Leandro Paredes have all been cleared of serious damage after a grueling extra-time match against Switzerland.
Key Players
Lionel Messi continues to defy age at 39 and remains the heartbeat of the team with his leadership, vision and creativity, having scored eight goals, and provided two assists.
Julián Álvarez, on the other hand, grabbed a morale boosting goal against Switzerland and will pose a threat with his goalscoring ability, movement, pressing, versatility, and link-up play.
Quotes
“Playing against England is special because they are a powerhouse, and matches against powerhouses are always special," Argentina captain Lionel Messi said.
"Personally, it’s the first time I’m going to play against them. I’ve played against everyone except England, so it will be nice for that reason too. We’ll experience it for what it is: a World Cup semi-final against a great team, and we’ll try to arrive in the best possible shape to compete again.
“It’s special because they’re a great team, a footballing powerhouse, and it’s always nice to play against a side like that, especially in a World Cup semi-final.”
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