England prepares to face Argentina in World Cup semi-final
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 12:18 AM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
England will face Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday in Atlanta. England defender Marc Guehi stated that the pressure is on the reigning champions, as this marks their second semi-final appearance in three World Cups. England advanced after a 2-1 victory over Norway in the quarter-finals. Meanwhile, England manager Thomas Tuchel confirmed that Declan Rice is fit to play after recovering from an illness. Tuchel emphasized the need for the team to maintain high standards as they prepare for the historic rivalry against Argentina.
- •Match scheduled for Wednesday at 20:00 BST in Atlanta
- •England last reached a World Cup final in 1966
- •Tuchel confirmed Rice fit to start
- •Guehi highlights pressure on Argentina as champions
- •Political tensions add context to the historic rivalry
- 12:18 AMYahoo Sports — Pressure is on Argentina, they're world champions - Guehi
- 12:18 AMBBC Sport — Pressure is on world champions Argentina in semi-final - Guehi
"England defender Marc Guehi insists the pressure is on Argentina as the Three Lions prepare to face the reigning champions in the World Cup semi-finals.
"England defender Marc Guehi insists the pressure is on Argentina as the Three Lions prepare to face the reigning champions in the World Cup semi-finals.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 15, 2026, 12:18 AMPressure is on Argentina, they're world champions - Guehi
England defender Marc Guehi insists the pressure is on Argentina as the Three Lions prepare to face the reigning champions in the World Cup semi-finals.
- BBC SportJul 15, 2026, 12:18 AMPressure is on world champions Argentina in semi-final - Guehi
England defender Marc Guehi insists the pressure is on Argentina as the Three Lions prepare to face the reigning champions in the World Cup semi-finals.
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