What Time Is the Football on Wednesday? England vs Argentina in the World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Promises to Be a Huge Occasion
England reached the last four after Jude Bellingham scored twice in extra time, while Argentina advanced after beating Switzerland.
- On Wednesday, July 15, England will face Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup second semi-final at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
- The Three Lions advanced after defeating Norway in extra time, with midfielder Jude Bellingham scoring twice under manager Thomas Tuchel; Argentina secured their spot by overcoming Switzerland.
- England holds a 6-2 edge in the all-time series, though the rivalry is defined by the 1986 quarterfinal where Argentina legend Diego Maradona scored the controversial "Hand of God" and "Goal of the Century."
- This historic clash extends beyond the pitch, with tensions often linked to the 1982 Falklands War; both nations have met five times on football's biggest stage, with England winning three encounters.
- Just 24 hours earlier, on Tuesday, July 14, France and Spain meet in Dallas for the first semi-final, with the winners of both contests advancing to the World Cup final.
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What time is the football on Wednesday? England vs Argentina in the World Cup 2026 semi-final promises to be a huge occasion
England are playing in a World Cup semi-final for just the fourth time in their history.After the heartbreak of 1990 and 2018, The Three Lions will be looking to emulate the success of 1966, 60 years on, as they go toe-to-toe with current world champions Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday. Led by Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane, England are one of just four teams left at the World Cup as the tournament enters its final week. Play our FREE match pr…
England accused of showing Argentina no ‘respect’ ahead of semi-final after Ian Wright insisted he does NOT fear World Cup rivals and Joe Cole claimed Three Lions will ‘put Lionel Messi to bed’
The Argentinian press is accusing England of showing their national team ‘no respect’ after Ian Wright insisted he doesn’t fear Lionel Messi and Co ahead of Wednesday night’s World Cup semi-final. The Three Lions will face Argentina for the first time in 21 years when the two teams line up in Atlanta for a place in Sunday’s final against either Spain or France. It will mark the second time in three World Cups that England have reached the semi-…
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