England will hope to reach their second World Cup final tonight when they take on defending champions Argentina in Atlanta. The last-four clash is the latest chapter in a long sporting rivalry between the two countries that has included Diego Maradonas handball in 1986 and David Beckhams controversial red card 12 years later.Both sides have enjoyed moments of fortune in reaching this stage. England can count themselves lucky that Norway had a goal ruled out for a push by Erling Haaland on Elliot Anderson during their 2-1 victory on Saturday.Argentina have had more than one decision go in their favour. Star man Lionel Messi was let off a red card after raking his studs down the Achilles tendon of Algeria captain Aissa Mandi in their opening game.Messi was let off and went on to score a hat-trick in a 3-0 win with Algeria putting in an official complaint to FIFA.Another North African team felt hard done to when Egypt had a goal disallowed against Argentina in their round-of-16 clash. Their frustration was compounded when Mohamed Salah saw a penalty shout dismissed shortly before Enzo Fernandez scored the winner for the defending champions.In the quarter-finals, Argentina were struggling to break down Switzerland until Breel Embolo was sent-off after receiving a second yellow card for simulation. Scalonis men went on to win 3-1 in extra-time.Table of ContentsWhere to watch England v Argentina: TV and online streamsStats for England v ArgentinaWhere to watch England v Argentina: TV and online streamsEngland versus Argentina kicks off on Wednesday night at 8pm UK time. You can watch it on BBC One and stream via BBC iPlayer.Stats for England v ArgentinaEngland have won six of 14 previous meetings with six draws (including 1986, a game Argentina won on pens)Among the teams they have played 3+ times at the World Cup, Argentina only hold a lower win rate against Italy (0%), Germany (14.3%), and the Netherlands (16.7%) than they do against England (20% W1, D2, L2).This is Argentinas sixth World Cup semi-final. They have reached the final from each of the previous five.England boss Thomas Tuchel is aiming to become the fourth manager to reach a World Cup final with a nation other than their home countryArgentina have scored 2.6 goals per 90 minutes at this World Cup. England have managed 2.1.Both teams have conceded 0.9 goals per 90 minutes at this World Cup. Topics 2026 FIFA World Cup Argentina National Football Team England National Football Team FIFA World Cup Lionel Messi World Cup World Cup 2026 Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read England vs Argentina live: World Cup 2026 confirmed teams and full line ups as Morgan Rogers starts against Lionel Messi team, TV channel, online stream and stats Ben Miller 15th July, 2026 England v Argentina: Liverpool raise eyebrows with show of support for Mac Allister Nicholas McGee 15th July, 2026 When is the World Cup final 2026? Game date, confirmed time for FIFA showpiece including full halftime show details Ben Miller 15th July, 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026: Full France fixtures, results, schedule, confirmed squad, next match, kick off times Ben Miller 15th July, 2026 England v Argentina: Bellingham, Messi, Kane? Who gets in a combined XI? Jon Fisher 15th July, 2026 Argentina fans told Falkland Islands flags will be banned as vice-president labels England usurping pirates ahead of World Cup semi-final Jon Fisher 15th July, 2026
