When Argentina Plays England in the 2026 World Cup

Argentina and England are set to clash in a highly anticipated semifinal of the 2026 World Cup. The match will take place on Wednesday at 4 p.m. local time in Atlanta, United States, at the Mercedes Benz Stadium. It will be broadcast on Telefé, TyC Sports, DSports, and TV Pública, with streaming available on Disney+ Premium and Paramount+.

Argentina reached the semifinals after defeating Switzerland 3-1, with goals from Alexis Mac Allister, Julián Álvarez, and Lautaro Martínez. Switzerland's Dan Ndoye had temporarily equalized. England, meanwhile, advanced by beating Norway 2-1, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice, after Norway's Andreas Schjelderup had initially put his team ahead.

This encounter revives a historical rivalry. The last time these two nations met was in a friendly match on November 12, 2005, which England won 3-2. Michael Owen and Wayne Rooney scored for England, while Hernán Crespo and Walter Samuel found the net for Argentina, then coached by José Néstor Pekerman.

Looking ahead to the semifinal, betting platforms indicate England as the favorite to advance to the final. Odds suggest a win for England could pay up to 2.70, compared to 3.15 for an Argentinian victory. A draw in regular time is priced around 3.10.