Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEngland and Argentina are set to face each other in a World Cup semi-final, with the winner progressing to play tournament favourites Spain. Both teams secured their place in the semi-finals with dramatic extra-time goals, with Jude Bellingham scoring for England against Norway and Julian Alvarez for Argentina against 10-man Switzerland. The semi-final match will take place at the Atlanta Stadium, Georgia, on Wednesday 15 July, with kick-off at 8pm BST (3pm ET), and will be shown live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK. This encounter marks the first time Lionel Messi will play against England, adding to the historical rivalry between the two nations. England's squad sees Reece James return from injury and Declan Rice expected to play despite illness, while Jordan Henderson is ruled out for the remainder of the tournament due to a wrist injury; Argentina has a full-strength squad available. In fullWhat time is England v Argentina kick-off? TV channel and how to watch World Cup semi-finalMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in