Argentina meet England in the Semifinal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Atlanta Stadium on July 15, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 3:00 PM ET
- Location: Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, GA
- TV Channels: FOX, Telemundo
How to Watch Argentina vs. England on July 15, 2026
You can watch England take on Argentina live on DIRECTV on FOX and Telemundo on July 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET.
Argentina vs. England — Semifinal Match Preview
Argentina and England meet in Atlanta for a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, with the defending champions looking to become the first side since Brazil in 1962 to win back to back titles and England still chasing a first major trophy since 1966.
Lionel Scaloni’s side reached this point by beating Austria 2-0, Jordan 3-1 and Cape Verde 3-2 in the knockout rounds, while Thomas Tuchel’s England advanced through a draw with Ghana before wins over Panama and Congo DR. Lionel Messi leads every scorer left in the tournament with 8 goals across 6 appearances, and he has paired that scoring with 2 assists, giving Argentina a talisman capable of both finishing and creating. Lautaro Martínez has backed him up with 2 goals in 6 matches, while Alexis Mac Allister has added a goal and an assist from midfield to keep Argentina’s attack from being one dimensional.
England countered that scoring threat with Harry Kane, who has matched Messi for tournament goals with 6 in 6 appearances, and Jude Bellingham, who has also found the net 6 times while dictating tempo through midfield. Bukayo Saka has supplied 3 assists in 6 matches, giving England a direct creative outlet on the wing to complement Kane and Bellingham up top. With a Final berth on the line, both sides arrive with their most productive attackers healthy and in form.
National TV
FOX, Telemundo
What Time is the England vs. Argentina Match Today?
The Argentina vs. England match starts at 3:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Argentina vs. England?
You can watch Argentina vs. England on FOX and Telemundo.
Players to Watch: Argentina vs. England
Argentina
Lionel Messi — F. Messi leads all remaining players in the tournament with 8 goals across 6 appearances, doing it as Argentina’s captain and primary attacking outlet. He has also set up teammates twice this tournament, giving Argentina scoring and creation from the same player. His tournament-high goal tally makes him the single biggest threat on the field in Atlanta.
Lautaro Martínez — F. Martínez has scored 2 goals in his 6 tournament appearances, giving Argentina a second frontline scoring option alongside Messi. His willingness to press from the front has helped Argentina control matches without the ball, and his positioning has consistently put him among the first names on Scaloni’s team sheet.
Alexis Mac Allister — M. Mac Allister has contributed a goal and an assist across 6 matches from midfield, adding a scoring dimension to Argentina’s engine room. His passing has helped connect Argentina’s defense to its front line, and his 6 appearances make him one of the tournament’s most consistently used midfielders on either side.
England
Harry Kane — F. Kane has matched Messi’s tournament tally with 6 goals in 6 appearances, anchoring England’s attack as its most reliable finisher. His scoring rate has held steady across the knockout rounds, making him the focal point of every England buildup near goal.
Jude Bellingham — M. Bellingham has also found the net 6 times in 6 matches, an uncommon output for a midfielder and a sign of how far forward Tuchel allows him to play. His combination of goals and midfield distribution gives England a second scoring threat outside of Kane.
Bukayo Saka — F. Saka has set up 3 goals in 6 appearances, making him England’s primary creative outlet from the wing. His service into the box has fed both Kane and Bellingham throughout the tournament, and his end product has been a consistent thread in England’s run to the semifinal.
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