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England faces Argentina in pivotal World Cup semi-final in Atlanta

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 2:05 AM

Last updated Jul 15, 2026

England faces Argentina in pivotal World Cup semi-final in Atlanta
Summary

England faces Argentina in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, a match being touted as their biggest since the 1966 final. Head coach Thomas Tuchel leads the team as they aim to reach their first men’s World Cup final in 60 years, a feat they last achieved under Sir Alf Ramsey. England aims to overcome a history of near-misses in major tournaments, having reached the semi-finals in 1990 and 2018, along with final losses in the past two European Championships. The match is set for 20:00 BST and is generating significant global interest.

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  • •Match is scheduled for July 15 at 20:00 BST
  • •England aims for their first World Cup final since 1966
  • •Previous semi-finals include 1990 and 2018
  • •Recent losses in Euro finals add pressure
  • •Global media interest marked by full venue at Tuchel's briefing.
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  • 2:05 AMYahoo Sports — England's biggest match since 1966 as Three Lions close in on immortality
  • 2:05 AMBBC Sport — England's biggest match since 1966 as Three Lions close in on immortality
What they're saying
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England face Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday - and BBC Sport's Phil McNulty explains why it is the Three Lions' biggest match since 1966.

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England face Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday - and BBC Sport's Phil McNulty explains why it is the Three Lions' biggest match since 1966.

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