England and Argentina clash in intense World Cup semi-final in Atlanta
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 1:19 AM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
England faces Argentina in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday in Atlanta. This matchup marks the first competitive meeting since 2002, with England seeking their first final appearance in 60 years. Argentina aims for a third final in four tournaments. The game features stars like Jude Bellingham for England and Lionel Messi for Argentina. Both teams have had challenging paths to this stage, with Argentina needing extra time in two knockout matches and England fighting through late comebacks. The match is ongoing.
- •Match underway in Atlanta on July 14.
- •England seeks first World Cup final since 1966.
- •Argentina attempts to reach third final in four tournaments.
- •Both teams had difficult knockout round matches.
- •This is Messi's first competitive match against England.
- 3:45 AMYahoo Sports — Argentina and England collide with World Cup final spot at stake
- 1:19 AMYahoo Sports — England face might of Messi's Argentina in World Cup semi-final
"England are bidding to end Lionel Messi's dream of winning back-to-back World Cups and reach their first final in six decades as they renew their old rivalry with holders Argentina on Wednesday in a seismic semi-final showdown.Argentina, meanwhile, are looking to reach a third final in four World Cups, and in doing so remain on course to become the first nation to retain the trophy since Brazil in 1962.
"Lionel Messi's Argentina clash with England in a marquee World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, with Spain lying in wait after shattering French hopes of a third triumph.Tuchel said he did not feel extra pressure despite the historic nature of the fixture as England target a first World Cup final since they won the tournament in 1966.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 15, 2026, 3:45 AMArgentina and England collide with World Cup final spot at stake
Lionel Messi's Argentina clash with England in a marquee World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, with Spain lying in wait after shattering French hopes of a third triumph.Tuchel said he did not feel extra pressure despite the historic nature of the fixture as England target a first World Cup final since they won the tournament in 1966.
- Yahoo SportsJul 14, 2026, 1:19 AMEngland face might of Messi's Argentina in World Cup semi-final
England are bidding to end Lionel Messi's dream of winning back-to-back World Cups and reach their first final in six decades as they renew their old rivalry with holders Argentina on Wednesday in a seismic semi-final showdown.Argentina, meanwhile, are looking to reach a third final in four World Cups, and in doing so remain on course to become the first nation to retain the trophy since Brazil in 1962.
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