England vs Argentina: Head-to-Head Record Ahead of World Cup Semifinal

England and Argentina are set to clash in a highly anticipated 2026 World Cup semifinal on Thursday, July 16, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The match pits two footballing giants against each other, with a place in the final against Spain on the line.

Historically, England holds a significant edge in their encounters. According to FIFA records, the two nations have faced each other 14 times, with England securing six victories. Argentina has won only two matches, but notably, both of these came during World Cup competitions in 1986 and 1998. Five matches have ended in draws, and one was decided by a penalty shootout following a draw after extra time, which Argentina won 4-3.

The last meeting between the two sides was a friendly match on November 12, 2005, where England emerged victorious with a 3-2 scoreline. Argentina's most recent World Cup win against England was in 1998, after a 2-2 draw that led to a penalty shootout.

Despite the time elapsed since their last encounter, the upcoming semifinal promises to be a fiercely contested affair. England is striving to reach their first World Cup final in six decades, while Argentina aims to defend the title they won previously. The winner will advance to face Spain, who secured their spot in the final after defeating France in their semifinal.