Semi-finals schedule

๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ England vs Argentina ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท

Argentina beat England 2โ€“1 in Match 102 of the 2026 World Cup โ€” the second semi-final on July 15 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta โ€” to reach the final.

DateJuly 15, 2026
Kickoff3 p.m. ET
12 p.m. (PT)
9 p.m. (CET)
VenueMercedes-Benz Stadium
Atlanta
StatusArgentina 2, England 1

How to watch England vs Argentina

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Preview

The second semi-final brought together England and defending champions Argentina in Match 102. England reached the last four by beating Norway 2โ€“1, while Argentina came through 3โ€“1 against Switzerland. Argentina won 2โ€“1 and advances to the final on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium, against Spain, who beat France 2โ€“0 in the first semi-final.

How they got here

Head-to-head

One of the tournament's storied rivalries returns with a final place on the line: England chasing a first final since 1966 against the reigning world champions. Add verified historical head-to-head notes here when the editorial file is updated.

Result and recap

Argentina 2, England 1. Anthony Gordon put England ahead in the 55th minute, but Argentina struck twice late on: Enzo Fernรกndez equalised in the 85th minute before Lautaro Martรญnez scored the winner in the second minute of stoppage time. Argentina are through to the World Cup 2026 final, while England's run ends in the semi-finals.

Team paths

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