Argentina prepares for World Cup semi-final against England in Atlanta
The Guardian Sport • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 7:01 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
Argentina will face England in the World Cup semi-finals in Atlanta on July 12, 2026, marking the first match between the two teams since 2005. Argentina advanced with a 3-1 victory over Switzerland, thanks to goals from Alexis Mac Allister, Julián Álvarez, and Lautaro Martínez. Head coach Lionel Scaloni emphasized the importance of focusing solely on the match, describing it as 'just a football game' despite historical tensions between the nations. Players like José López express their commitment to giving their all on the field in this high-stakes encounter, one with significant implications for both teams.
- •Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 to reach the semifinals.
- •The match between Argentina and England occurs after 21 years.
- •Lionel Scaloni insists the match is 'just a football game'.
- •José López vows to leave everything on the field.
- •Match scheduled for July 12, 2026, in Atlanta.
- 7:01 AMThe Guardian Sport — Scaloni plays down Argentina and England history: ‘A football game and that is all’
- 6:31 AMYahoo Sports — Argentina's Scaloni says England World Cup semi 'just a football game'
"Head coach expects to face ‘a very tough opponent’ in semi-finals Sides meet for first time since 2005 with World Cup final spot on the line Argentina forward José López said he and his teammates will “leave our lives on the field” in what will be a historic World Cup semi-final against England. Argentina booked their place in the last four with a 3-1 win over Switzerland and it means one of football’s most glamorous, highly charged fixtures will take place for the first time since 2005. López had played a bit-part role in this tournament until emerging from the bench and providing the pass from which Julián Álvarez scored a sumptuous goal in the second half of extra time. Lautaro Martínez sealed the win later to set the stage for a tumultuous clash in Atlanta on Wednesday. Continue reading...
"Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni insisted Wednesday's heavyweight World Cup semi-final against England was "just a football game" after his side beat Switzerland 3-1 in the last eight.The game against England comes 40 years after a seismic encounter in the quarter-finals of the 1986 World Cup in Mexico.
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External links- The Guardian SportJul 12, 2026, 7:01 AMScaloni plays down Argentina and England history: ‘A football game and that is all’
Head coach expects to face ‘a very tough opponent’ in semi-finals Sides meet for first time since 2005 with World Cup final spot on the line Argentina forward José López said he and his teammates will “leave our lives on the field” in what will be a historic World Cup semi-final against England. Argentina booked their place in the last four with a 3-1 win over Switzerland and it means one of football’s most glamorous, highly charged fixtures will take place for the first time since 2005. López had played a bit-part role in this tournament until emerging from the bench and providing the pass from which Julián Álvarez scored a sumptuous goal in the second half of extra time. Lautaro Martínez sealed the win later to set the stage for a tumultuous clash in Atlanta on Wednesday. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJul 12, 2026, 6:31 AMArgentina's Scaloni says England World Cup semi 'just a football game'
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni insisted Wednesday's heavyweight World Cup semi-final against England was "just a football game" after his side beat Switzerland 3-1 in the last eight.The game against England comes 40 years after a seismic encounter in the quarter-finals of the 1986 World Cup in Mexico.
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