Lionel Messi, Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane will be among the stars on show during Wednesday’s match in Atalanta.The latest chapter in one of world football’s biggest rivalries will be written on Wednesday as England and Argentina clash in the World Cup semifinals in Atlanta.It’s certain to be a hotly contested encounter with the two nations facing each other for the first time in 21 years.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Jude Bellingham Station unveiled ahead of World Cup semi-finallist 2 of 4Mexico: Football Without Fearlist 3 of 4Why the England shirt feels complicated for some fans this World Cuplist 4 of 4FIFA, Infantino, to examine 64-team World Cup for 2030 tournamentend of listSome of the biggest names in world football will be in action, including Lionel Messi, Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane.Here’s a closer look at the key players who could decide Wednesday’s semifinal.England’s Jude Bellingham celebrates after the match as England qualify for the semifinals of the World Cup [Paul Childs/Reuters]Jude BellinghamWorld Cup 2026 statistics:
Goals: 6
Assists: 1
Minutes played: 574
The Real Madrid star has been a pivotal player for England at this tournament, scoring several crucial goals to drag the Three Lions to the semifinal stage.He scored twice in Miami on Saturday as England came from behind to beat Norway and also grabbed a brace during a brutal Round of 16 tie against Mexico.Those goals mean he is the first player to score twice in consecutive knockout matches at the World Cup since Diego Maradona in 1986.The 23-year-old is certain to have a big part to play in Wednesday’s crunch encounter.England’s Harry Kane during England’s quarterfinal against Norway in Miami [AFP]Harry KaneWorld Cup 2026 statistics:
