England face Argentina in the World Cup 2026 semi-finals tonight. The Three Lions are looking to book their place in football’s biggest showpiece for the first time since 1966, with Spain awaiting the winners on Sunday after they brushed aside favourites France in stunning fashion. One of the fiercest rivalries in sport resumes in their first meeting for 21 years, with another famous chapter set to be written after so many memorable World Cup moments featuring the likes of Diego Maradona, David Beckham and Michael Owen.
It is the first time in his illustrious career that Lionel Messi has ever played against England, having been suspended for their last match back in 2005. His significant threat must be contained if Thomas Tuchel’s side are to progress any further and avoid a dreaded third-place play-off. England have been boosted by the fitness of Declan Rice following illness, but Tuchel has gambled with three changes to the starting XI, with Reece James, Djed Spence and Morgan Rogers all coming in.
The holders have no known injury worries, with Messi having brushed off a knock suffered against Switzerland. Follow England vs Argentina live below, with expert analysis from Standard Sport’s Dom Smith at Atlanta Stadium.
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First half in pictures
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Half-time stats
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Argentina have enjoyed a slight advantage in possession, finishing that half with 56 per cent.
The first half ends with just three shots - two for Argentina and one for England - none of which were on target. The first did not come until Stones headed wide after 33 minutes.
These two sides have generated just 0.08 xG between them.
There has, however, been 19 fouls! England were the perpetrators of seven and Argentina 12. The two sides head in at the break with one booking apiece, though.
HALF-TIME: England 0-0 Argentina
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45+4mins: Gordon’s cross is headed behind by Fernandez for a corner... but they will not get to take it. The referee blows for half-time.
England 0-0 Argentina
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45+3mins: A high boot from Parades near James hands England a free-kick near the halfway line, which should get the ball rolling on this half’s final passage of play.
England 0-0 Argentina
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45+2mins: England are forced all the way back to Pickford. A long-ball between the lines is sent up to Rogers, but he had strayed offside.
England 0-0 Argentina
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45+1mins: England are laying siege to the Argentine box as injury time ticks away. They can’t quite find a way through - yet.
England 0-0 Argentina
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45mins: Just the three added minutes to end the first half.
England 0-0 Argentina
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44mins: Anderson pings one forwards to James on the right flank, but the Chelsea man cannot bring it down at full stretch. Tagliafico takes his time collecting the ball to restart.
England 0-0 Argentina
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43mins: And it could even be 19 as Romero pushes Bellingham down with two hands in the back to win the ball, but he gets away scot-free.
England 0-0 Argentina
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43mins: Make that 18.
England 0-0 Argentina
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43mins: Just the 17 total fouls so far in this first-half.
England 0-0 Argentina
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42mins: Rice cuts out a pass in the defensive third and England attempt to break through Rogers, who is pulled back by Lisandro Martinez. He pulled the England man’s shirt in doing so and is duly booked.
England 0-0 Argentina
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40mins: The possession is all Argentina’s as we move into the final five minutes of the first half. Will the deadlock be broken before half-time?
England 0-0 Argentina
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38mins: CLOSE! Messi’s blocked shot falls to Fernandez, who puts his laces through it from 25 yards. It is not far away at all, but finishes just over Pickford’s bar.
Dom Smith at Atlanta Stadium
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No different from how Bellingham was stopped. Anderson first into the book and that makes his job so much harder from here on in. Referee has struggled, very much so.
England 0-0 Argentina
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37mins: Remarkably, Elliot Anderson is the first man to be booked in this match. Go figure. Argentina restart with a free-kick, 40 yards out or so.
England 0-0 Argentina
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36mins: And he does shoot! Martinez comes off his line to parry, and Argentina get the ball clear.
Messi is the one to break and he beats a few men before being tackled unceremoniously, sparking some more pushing and shoving.
A yellow card has been brandished amongst the melee.
England 0-0 Argentina
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36mins: James is standing over this free-kick. It is theoretically within shooting range, but you think he’d prefer to cross. Let’s see.
England 0-0 Argentina
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35mins: Spence plays Gordon through, but his touch to beat his marker is misguided. England recover through James and Spence, and the siege continues.
Bellingham is brought down high in the right channel, and it will be another threatening free-kick.
England 0-0 Argentina
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34mins: Simeone fouls Guehi. That, I believe, is his fifth foul of the match. No cards as of yet, though.
England 0-0 Argentina
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33mins: Rice’s floated ball finds Stones at the back post, but the veteran defender - still a free agent, mind - heads wide of the mark. He beat Lisandro Martinez in the air with absolute ease.
England 0-0 Argentina
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Rice to take...
England 0-0 Argentina
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32mins: Bellingham does well to get away from Simeone and is brought down at the corner of the penalty area as he bears down on goal. This could be England’s best chance yet. The free-kick looks to be about 30 yards out.
Rice and James are discussing how to play it...
England 0-0 Argentina
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30mins: Kane sprays a beautiful long pass up to James. The Chelsea man is beaten to it, but Lisandro happily concedes the throw-in.
England 0-0 Argentina
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29mins: A late tackle on James somehow results in Argentina being awarded a free-kick, and Tuchel is left apoplectic.
England 0-0 Argentina
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28mins: Well - that was almost a disaster restart for England. Pickford takes the free-kick short, gets it back under pressure, and loses it. Argentina should have made more of the chance but an awkward touch from Alvarez sees the move break down. From the restart, Pickford leathers his goal-kick well clear of any danger.
England 0-0 Argentina
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28mins: The players have taken on fluids and instructions, and we get back underway with a Pickford free-kick.
Dom Smith at Atlanta Stadium
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A first quarter well managed by England, but also by Argentina. It is tense and tight and exactly as we might have expected.
England 0-0 Argentina
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And that takes us to the hydration break!
England 0-0 Argentina
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24mins: Pickford flaps at the corner under pressure - very tidy delivery - but Simeone is penalised for impeding the keeper.
England 0-0 Argentina
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24mins: As Argentina set things up, Mac Allister, Simeone and Romero are all crowded around Pickford.
England 0-0 Argentina
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23mins: Messi goes short to Simeone, who wins a corner from Djed Spence.
England 0-0 Argentina
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22mins: Bellingham catches Mac Allister a little late, and Messi is now standing over a free-kick some 40 yards out.
England 0-0 Argentina
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20mins: Julian Alvarez swings a well-placed cross to Messi, but the little magician can’t quite bring it down. Appears he was offside anyway.
England 0-0 Argentina
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19mins: Kane does well to find Rogers in space on the right, and he in turn plays James in behind on the overlap. Chelsea’s captain hits his cross first time, but Martinez does well to collect.
England 0-0 Argentina
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18mins: Tagliafico sticks a heavy-handed tackle on Rogers but the Aston Villa man’s appeals go unheeded.
England 0-0 Argentina
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17mins: Spence does wonderfully well to jink into the box, but Fernandez races back to tackle him and somehow manages to win a goal-kick. He has made a really bright start to this match, has Djed Spence.
England 0-0 Argentina
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16mins: Bellingham wins the ball on the edge of the England box and looks to break away on the counter, but Paredes stops him dead in his tracks with a tidy sliding tackle. Messi picks up the ball and goes to ground, but the referee waves away his complaints.
England 0-0 Argentina
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14mins: Gordon makes a smart run forward and cuts inside. He is looking to work a shooting angle but just looks to beat one man too many and loses possession. An Argentine counter comes to nothing, despite Alvarez appearing to get the better of a rusty Reece James.
England 0-0 Argentina
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13mins: Messi plays Simeone in behind, but the offside flag is up. Pickford trots over to take the ball off the Argentine, but he tosses it away and throws himself to the ground. Ridiculous theatrics from the Atletico Madrid man.
England 0-0 Argentina
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13mins: Jeers go up from the England supporters in the ground as Messi clips in controlling the ball. Being Messi, he still manages to get a pinpoint pass away and Argentina retain possession.
England 0-0 Argentina
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12mins: More animosity off the ball as Anderson and Fernandez come together, with both seeming to impede the other in getting back up. Elsewhere, Paredes is on the turf. Meanwhile, Tuchel and Scaloni are exchanging pleasantries on the touchline. It’s all happening here.
Dom Smith at Atlanta Stadium
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What a fast start in this match. Both sides pressing tightly in midfield, trying to give the opposition no time on the ball at all. It's been feisty and England have been slightly on top, I'd say.
England 0-0 Argentina
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11mins: Gordon latches onto a lofted ball in behind, but plays a tame cross into the waiting arms of Emi Martinez. He had Morgan Rogers in the middle but couldn’t quite find him.
England 0-0 Argentina
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9mins: Simeone clatters Anderson - again - to end an extended spell of Argentine possession. England play forward from Guehi to Kane, but the striker immediately loses touch. Quite bitty opening exchanges here, neither team quite able to settle as of yet.
England 0-0 Argentina
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8mins: Rice’s deliveries this summer have been generally poor, and this one is neither here nor there. He floats it into the middle, but Romero clears.
England 0-0 Argentina
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7mins: England win their first corner of the afternoon, and Rice will take.
England 0-0 Argentina
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6mins: Another heavy challenge stuck on Anderson here, this time with Simeone taking the Man City man’s legs out from under him.
England 0-0 Argentina
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5mins: James loses the ball to Mac Allister at the back to set England scrambling, but a loose pass from Alvarez in search of Messi sees the attack break down.
England 0-0 Argentina
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5mins: Spence makes a marauding run down the left flank and seems to have his heart set on winning a corner, but is dispossessed at the last moment.
Dom Smith at Atlanta Stadium
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Tempers already high in this game. Think we could be in for a lot of that.
England 0-0 Argentina
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3mins: Messi gets his first touches on the ball and is immediately pounced upon by Anderson and Kane, who win the ball. Anderson is subsequently clattered by Enzo Fernandez, and the argy-bargy begins. We all knew there was going to be plenty of needle here. Wasn’t quite expecting it after three minutes!
England 0-0 Argentina
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2mins: England win the first foul of the afternoon as Paredes goes through the back of Bellingham off the ball. A classic “let him know you’re there” kind of tackle.
England 0-0 Argentina
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1min: England employ a spirited press from the off and immediately force Argentina into an error, with Simeone playing a pass into touch.
KICK-OFF! England 0-0 Argentina
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This World Cup semi-final is underway! Argentina’s captain, one Lionel Messi, gets things going.
That's that...
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The anthems are done and dusted - there’s only one thing left to do now.
The World Cup semi-final. England vs Argentina. Kick-off... up next!
Dom Smith at Atlanta Stadium
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First time at an England game when I have been genuinely unable to hear the English national anthem. Argentina fans drowning it out with boos and songs of their own. Quite impressive actually. Boos returning in reply now from England fans, and to be fair it’s a similar story.
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A full-throated rendition of ‘God save the King’ goes first, though Argentina’s markedly jaunty ‘Himno Nacional’ will surely match the energy.
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With that said, Jordan Pickford is all smiles as he greets his mascot.
Here. We. Go.
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The teams are making their way out onto the pitch! The England team look stoney-faced and focused. Time for the two anthems.
Team news reminder
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With 15 minutes to kick-off, here’s a reminder of today’s starting lineups.
England XI: Pickford; Spence, Stones, Guehi, James; Anderson, Rice; Gordon, Bellingham, Rogers; Kane
Argentina XI: E. Martinez; Tagliafico, L. Martinez, Romero, Molina; Paredes, Mac Allister, Fernandez, Simeone; Alvarez, Messi
Another record for Kane?
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Harry Kane will pick win his 120th cap tonight, making him England men’s most-capped outfield player ever.
Peter Shilton, the outright record-holder, has 125 caps to his name.
Atmosphere building
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England are well represented in Atlanta, despite Argentina having a larger following at the ground...
England star gives London Marathon hero free tickets to Argentina semi-final
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An England fan who performed heroics at the London Marathon has been gifted tickets for Wednesday’s semi-final clash with Argentina by Kobbie Mainoo.
Warm-ups continue
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Why does Morgan Rogers start today?
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It’s a great question, and even Thomas Tuchel admits it was a bold call to go without Bukayo Saka or Noni Madueke.
Click here to find out why the Aston Villa man got the nod...
Bodes well?
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England come into this match on one of their longest-ever winning runs at a World Cup.
Their current streak of four straight wins is their best at a single edition of the tournament since 1966, when they won the lot.
Djed Spence with a nod to his roots
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Djed Spence will start the biggest game of his career tonight, and has arrived to the ground carrying a briefcase instead of the customary cosmetics bag.
It is adorned with grafitti-style script which reads: “Just a kid from south London.”
The 25-year-old now plies his trade at Tottenham, but was born in Kensington and came through Fulham’s academy.
Djed Spence's briefcase as England depart for their World Cup semi-final vs Argentina 💼 pic.twitter.com/F5AFKb5Kpk
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) July 15, 2026
Dom Smith at Atlanta Stadium
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Argentina come out for their pre-match warm-up to an almighty roar here in Atlanta. First out? Lionel Messi.
Thomas Tuchel: Rogers start was a gut feeling, James and Spence are specialists
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On facing Argentina: “Once we had the draw and knew a possible way, these are the games that you dream of and these are the games you are trying to reach. Not just to reach, but to win.”
On James and Spence starting: “They are specialists and they deserve to play. Reece is back and has the quality to play at the very highest level, shows no nerves. We want the agility and speed of Djed who was strong in the last matches from the bench. We need the full-backs involved in the attack.”
On Rogers starting: “It is just a stomach feeling from the coach. I feel he has something to give today. He was very strong in the last match against Norway and had some outstanding training sessions to follow up on that.”
On keeping Messi quiet: “You need a lot of keys, a complete performance offensively, defensively, you need to take care of the supply to Messi, of his support, and the runners on our right side. There are so many ways, so we need to play free and we need a complete performance. We should be ready for the fight but also calm, collected, and full of confidence in our qualities to give them problems to solve as well.” (via BBC Sport)
Argentina's consistency
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Argentina’s performances have not been overly convincing this summer, but they historically do well at this stage of the competition.
They have won each of their last five World Cup semi-finals.
Warm-ups underway
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Jordan Pickford is the first to take to the pitch...
England vs Argentina
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Historically speaking, this match tends to throw up a good deal of controversy.
Who knows what might be on the cards this evening?
Declan Rice insists he is match fit and backs Morgan Rogers to shine
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On his own health: "Back to normal now. It's been a week today that it all started. I'm 100% now. I feel really, really good and refreshed. Ready to go."
On Rogers replacing Madueke: "The manager has made a decision there. Morgan is an incredible player. He is direct, fast and strong. Whoever starts and whoever comes off the bench have made massive impact. So I don't think it's going to affect us much."
Via BBC Sport.
Pitch inspections underway
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England vs Argentina: The highlights
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Tonight, a storied rivalry will gain a new chapter. Catch up on some of those already written below!
Click here to check out the greatest flashpoints of the England vs Argentina rivalry!
Happy hunting grounds?
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This will be England’s second appearance at the Atlanta Stadium this summer, their only previous meeting coming in the comeback defeat of DR Congo in the last-32.
Argentina, meanwhile, were here for their remarkable turnaround against Egypt, where they trailed 2-0 with barely ten minutes left to play but came from behind to win in regular time.
Dom Smith at Atlanta Stadium
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It is strange to see a back four that doesn't include Ezri Konsa, but that is just a comment on how well John Stones grew into the game against Norway last time out, particularly when England were protecting a lead.
Morgan Rogers must make sure that he uses the width afforded to him on the right. Argentina are narrow and can be get at out wide. Rogers needs to do what Madueke does, just better.
Argentina team news
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Just the one change for Argentina as Giuliano Simeone comes in to replace Rodrigo De Paul on the right wing.
Lionel Messi, naturally, starts with a midfield comprising Enzo Fernandez and Alexis Mac Allister in behind him.
England team news
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Tuchel has made three changes for this match, with Reece James, Djed Spence and Morgan Rogers all coming in to replace Nico O’Reilly, Ezri Konsa and Noni Madueke, respectively.
Declan Rice starts despite having been ill throughout the last week or so.
ARGENTINA CONFIRMED TEAM NEWS
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Argentina XI: E. Martinez; Tagliafico, L. Martinez, Romero, Simeone, Molina, Paredes, Mac Allister, Fernandez, Alvarez, Messi
Subs: Musso, Rulli, Senesi, Montiel, Otamendi, Medina, Paul, Barco, Lo Celso, Palacios, Gonzalez, Almada, Paz, Lopez, Lautaro
ENGLAND CONFIRMED TEAM NEWS
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England XI: Pickford; Spence, Stones, Guehi, James; Anderson, Rice; Gordon, Bellingham, Rogers; Kane
Subs: D. Henderson, Trafford, Konsa, O’Reilly, Chalobah, Burn, J. Henderson, Mainoo, Eze, Saka, Rashford, Watkins, Madueke, Toney
Dom Smith at Atlanta Stadium
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Feels an obvious point, this, but there is such a sense of anticipation about this first meeting between two genuine rivals for 21 years. Proper World Cup heritage in this tie. Hopefully this version will not disappoint.
Predicted XIs
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Team news will be out shortly, but we here at Standard Sport have had a crack at predicting how England and Argentina might line up tonight. Here are our guesses...
Predicted England XI (4-2-3-1): Pickford; James, Konsa, Guehi, O’Reilly; Anderson, Rice; Saka, Bellingham, Gordon; Kane
Predicted Argentina (4-1-2-1-2): E. Martinez; Molina, Medina, Lisandro Martinez, Tagliafico; Paredes; De Paul, Mac Allister; Fernandez; Julian Alvarez, Messi
Inside Atlanta Stadium
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This is a stunning venue - a really special stadium for what will surely be a memorable match...
Experts predict England vs Argentina
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The experts here at Standard Sport have all had a crack at predicting the outcome of tonight’s World Cup final - and they are split on who might go through.
Click here to see how Dom Smith, Sam Tabuteau, Matt Verri, Oli Gent and Arthur Ferridge believe tonight’s events will transpire!
Weather forecast
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Believe it or not, it is warm in Atlanta.
Come kick-off, temperatures are expected to be bang on 30C, with rain forecast later in the afternoon.
Thunderstorms are also on the cards, but no delays are expected as the Atlanta Stadium is equipped with a retractable roof, which will be closed for this evening’s match.
British pubs to sell six million pints during England v Argentina game
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A few million very thirsty England fans will be descending on their local pubs for this match, and The Standard understands a remarkable six million pints will be consumed during the match!
What does Argentina's Falklands chant mean and why do they sing it?
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England and Argentina are set to reignite their bitter rivalry tonight as they face off for a place in the World Cup 2026 final.
While their feisty showdowns on the pitch have defined generations, the crux of England and Argentina’s animosity off the pitch stems from the Falklands War, which took place over the course of 74 days in 1982.
The undeclared 10-week conflict saw Argentine forces invade and occupy the Falkland Islands and South Georgia before Britain responded by releasing a naval task force to the South Atlantic.
The conflict remains a point of contention between the two countries, with the vice-president of Argentina, Victoria Villarruel, taking to X in the lead up to tonight’s semi-final to urge the national team to “claim what is ours” and “put the brakes on the invaders”, seemingly in reference to the Falklands.
Argentina World Cup results so far
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Group stage:
3-0 W vs Algeria
2-0 W vs Austria
3-1 W vs Jordan
Last-32: 3-2 W vs Cape Verde (AET)
Last-16: 3-2 W vs Egypt
Quarter-final: 3-1 W vs Switzerland (AET)
More team news updates...
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As we draw closer to kick-off, more team news is emerging.
Word now is that England’s starting full-backs tonight will be Djed Spence and Reece James.
England World Cup results so far
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Group stage:
4-2 W vs Croatia
0-0 D vs Ghana
2-0 W vs Panama
Last-32: 2-1 W vs DR Congo
Last-16: 3-2 W vs Mexico
Quarter-final: 2-1 W vs Norway (AET)
Who is already qualified for the final?
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The winner of England vs Argentina will face Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
The loser will head to the third-place game, where they will face France in Miami on Saturday.
Who is the referee tonight?
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Moroccan-born American national Ismail Elfath will take charge of proceedings between England and Argentina.
He will be assisted on Wednesday by fellow Americans Kyle Atkins and Corey Parker, with Italy’s Maurizio Mariani serving as the fourth official. Daniele Bindoni - also of Italy - will be the reserve assistant.
Elfath moved to America after winning a US government “diversity lottery ticket” as an 18-year-old.
After playing football locally in Austin, Texas, he took up refereeing after becoming frustrated with the standard of officiating.
Read more about Elfath - and his unique relationship with Lionel Messi - HERE!
Dom Smith reports from Atlanta Stadium
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England fans totally outnumbered by Argentinian fans on my way into the stadium and frankly throughout my stay in Atlanta. I would imagine the same will be the case inside the stadium from those with tickets. Could feel like an away atmosphere for England.
Fans are already out in force in Atlanta
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What kits will England and Argentina wear tonight?
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England, being tonight’s administrative home team, will line up in their traditional white tops.
Argentina, meanwhile, will be in their navy blue away strip.
It’s not a bad kit, to be fair to them.
Who are England's penalty takers?`
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This is, of course, a knockout match, so if things remain level at full-time we will head to extra time and, if required, a penalty shootout.
But who are England’s best penalty takers? And who do the experts think should step up?
Click here to read up on the Three Lions’ finest marksmen from 12 yards, with exclusive analysis from Alan Shearer!
Team news emerges
17:29 , Arthur Ferridge
It seems Thomas Tuchel is set to shake things up in attack this evening.
There are rumblings among the press corps that Morgan Rogers will come in to start on the right flank.
The Aston Villa man has appeared in every match of this World Cup, but has only started once - against Panama in the group stage.
How do England stop Messi?
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Lionel Messi has been in inspired form this summer, with eight goals and two assists in just six World Cup appearances.
He will surely be ready to continue that remarkable form as he faces England for the first time tonight.
But how can the Three Lions get the better of the great man?
Allow Dom Smith to explain - click here to read his piece!
Click here to read the full blog on The The Standard's website
