England's heartbreaking defeat by Argentina in the World Cup semi-final was a tempestuous affair filled with fouls, melees and plenty of needle.

A look ahead to the highly anticipated FIFA World Cup semi-final showdown between old rivals England and Argentina, following dramatic quarter-final victories.

Argentina's quarter-final win over Switzerland was unconvincing. There are clear areas that England could look to exploit on Wednesday

Argentina and England meet at the World Cup for the sixth time, facing off in Wednesday's semifinal in Atlanta.

The World Cup semi-final brings the two nations together for a first competitive meeting since 2002. Their rivalry goes way back

England will face Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday, renewing a bitter rivalry in the tournament that stretches back to the early 1960s.

It is a rivalry defined by some of the most infamous moments in footballing history, and forged in warfare.

A place in the World Cup final is at stake in Atlanta. So is 60 years of unfinished business.

Old rivals. New stakes. A World Cup final spot on the line. Argentina vs. England.

Watch live BBC One coverage, listen on 5 Live and get analysis, predictions, fan reaction, score updates and match stats from England v Argentina in the World Cup semi-final.

England are through to their fourth men’s World Cup semi-final where they meet fierce ricals Argentina on Wednesday night, writes Lawrence Ostlere. If you’re new to this, prepare…

It will be the seventh time England have played in the semi-finals of a major tournament

Fans were nervously gripping their pints at the half way mark when both teams remained goalless despite 19 fouls being committed.

England face Argentina in a historic World Cup semifinal, hoping to avenge past defeats and stop Lionel Messi to reach their first final since 1966.

The 102nd match of the 2026 World Cup brings an end to the semifinals.

There were 11 fouls in the opening 24 minutes of the World Cup semi-final, with no yellow cards

There was not a single shot on target after a bruising 45 minutes in Atlanta

All the biggest moments, heated exchanges, fouls and stats from the first 45 minutes of the heated semifinal in Atlanta.

ATLANTA, July 15 : Argentina's Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez struck late goals to snatch a 2-1 win over England in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday to send Lionel…

ATLANTA, July 15 : Argentina's Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez struck late goals to snatch a 2-1 win over England in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday to send Lionel…

Argentina's two late goals deny England a first World Cup final since 1966