England and Argentina will line up in the second semifinal fixture of the 2026 World Cup tonight in Atlanta with the winner facing European champions Spain who stunned favourites France 2-0 in the final on Sunday.
Tonight’s fixture carries the full weight of World Cup history between two nations who have shared some of the tournament’s most memorable moments.
England are seeking their first World Cup final appearance since 1966, the year they lifted the trophy on home soil. Argentina, the reigning champions, are chasing a fourth World Cup title and a second in successive editions, a feat that would cement their status as the dominant side of the modern era.
England’s World Cup 2026 campaign has been built on a blend of attacking firepower and defensive organisation. Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham have each scored six goals at this tournament, giving Thomas Tuchel’s side a dual threat that few teams at the World Cup 2026 bracket stage can match.
As at last night, only Jordan Henderson and Jarell Quansah were the only players set to be unavailable for England. Henderson is still recovering from surgery on the broken armhe suffered while celebrating the win over Mexico in the Last 16, while defender Quansah is suspended following his red card in the same game.
