England to face Argentina in World Cup semifinal match
World Cup Semifinal Showdown
England is set to compete against Argentina in a World Cup 2026 semifinal match. The game is scheduled for Wednesday, July 15, at 3 p.m. ET. The venue for this highly anticipated fixture will be the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. For viewers in the United States, the match will be broadcast on FOX, with streaming options available through fubo, Fox One, and the Fox Sports app/website.
In the United Kingdom, the semifinal will be shown live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. The kickoff time for this match in British Summer Time (BST) will be 8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15. Live radio commentary for every match of the World Cup will also be accessible on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds, complemented by live text coverage and expert analysis on the BBC Sport website and app.
This semifinal appearance marks England’s deepest run in a tournament since their victory in 1966. Argentina, on the other hand, is aiming to become the first team to win back-to-back World Cup titles since Brazil achieved the feat in 1958 and 1962. Both teams navigated through extra time in their quarter-final matches to reach this stage.
Road to the Semifinals
Argentina secured their spot in the semifinal after a challenging quarter-final encounter against Switzerland. They needed extra time and late goals from Lautaro Martinez and Julian Alvarez to overcome their opponents. England also required extra time in their quarter-final match, with Jude Bellingham scoring a 93rd-minute winner against Norway.
Bellingham’s performance has placed him in contention for the Golden Boot, having scored six goals in the tournament, a tally shared with Harry Kane. The upcoming match will see Bellingham share the pitch with Lionel Messi, who is currently the joint leading scorer in the tournament with eight goals.
Historically, England holds an overall advantage in their encounters with Argentina. In World Cup meetings, England has a record of three wins, one draw, and one loss against Argentina. In friendly matches, England has six wins, five losses, and two draws. The two national teams have not played each other since 2005. This semifinal will be the first time England has faced Messi in a competitive match.
Tournament Details and Other Semifinal
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to take place from June 11 through July 19, 2026. This edition of the tournament is notable as it will be the first World Cup hosted across three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. A total of 16 host cities across North America will stage the matches. These cities include Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Seattle in the United States; Toronto and Vancouver in Canada; and Guadalajara, Mexico City, and Monterrey in Mexico.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature an expanded format, with 48 teams participating, an increase from the previous 32-team structure. This expansion means a total of 104 matches will be played throughout the tournament, encompassing the group stage, knockout rounds, and the final. Streaming options for the tournament will vary depending on the match, language, and broadcast partner.
In the other semifinal match, European champions Spain will face the 2022 runners-up France. This game is scheduled to take place in Dallas on Tuesday, July 14, with an 8 p.m. kickoff in BST. The final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set for Sunday, July 19, 2026, and will be held at the New York-New Jersey Stadium, which FIFA refers to as MetLife Stadium.
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Source: sportingnews.com
