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England vs Argentina set for 2026 World Cup semifinal

7/15/2026

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England vs Argentina

England and Argentina will meet in the semifinal on July 15, 2026, at 3 p.m. ET in Atlanta.
The match will air on FOX, in Spanish on Telemundo, and stream on Fubo and Peacock.
BetMGM lists England +160 and Argentina +200 while FanDuel offers England –132 to advance versus Argentina +116.
Lionel Messi leads with eight goals, while Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham each have six.
The semifinal winner will meet Spain, which reached the final by beating France 2-0.

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Argentina Fans Chant

Officials labeled the Atlanta semifinal a high-risk game and banned Malvinas-related signs inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Argentine foreign minister Pablo Quirno posted on X that the Malvinas cause is just, reaffirming Argentina’s claim.
Argentine fans chanted “Por las Malvinas, y por el Diego” for over an hour before and after the match, tying the game to the 1982 war.

History

Historical Context

The 1982 Falklands War began with Argentina’s April 1 invasion and ended with British victory on June 14; the May 2 sinking of the cruiser General Belgrano killed 323 sailors. In the 2026 World Cup semifinal in Atlanta, England faces Argentina, a matchup that echoes the historic conflict still felt today.

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England vs Argentina

England and Argentina will meet in the semifinal on July 15, 2026, at 3 p.m. ET in Atlanta.
The match will air on FOX, in Spanish on Telemundo, and stream on Fubo and Peacock.
BetMGM lists England +160 and Argentina +200 while FanDuel offers England –132 to advance versus Argentina +116.
Lionel Messi leads with eight goals, while Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham each have six.
The semifinal winner will meet Spain, which reached the final by beating France 2-0.

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