All the details you need to watch England v Argentina live tonight, including TV channel, free streaming options and kick off time for this World Cup 2026 semi-final in Atlanta.
| Live Streaming | Date | Kick Off Time | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| England v Argentina | 16 July 2026 | 20:00 BST | BBC One |
England v Argentina Live Stream details
England v Argentina will be shown live in the UK on BBC One, with coverage beginning at 7:00pm BST and kick off at 8:00pm BST.
What more could you want from a World Cup semi-final? Two nations with a fierce and deeply personal rivalry, meeting for the first time in 20 years, with a place in Sunday’s final on the line in Atlanta.
England had to come from behind to beat Norway in their quarter-final, with Jude Bellingham once again the decisive figure. His two goals, including a stunning extra-time strike, fired the Three Lions into just their fourth ever World Cup semi-final and their first since 2018.
Bellingham has now scored six goals at this tournament and is level with Kane, Messi and Mbappe in the Golden Boot race. He has scored in four of England’s six matches and is without doubt the form player of the tournament.
Thomas Tuchel is aiming to become the first foreign manager in 48 years to lead England to a World Cup final, though he was far from satisfied with the performance against Norway and has made clear he expects more tonight.
England’s record in major knockout games against sides ranked inside the top four remains a concern, having failed to progress in all three of their most recent such ties. It is a trend they will need to reverse to reach Sunday’s final.
Argentina have needed extra time in each of their last two matches but keep finding a way to win. Julian Alvarez’s brilliant goal in extra time against Switzerland sealed a 3-1 win as the Swiss went down to ten men, extending Argentina’s unbeaten run in World Cup knockout matches to 12 games since their shock defeat to Saudi Arabia in 2022.
Messi has scored eight goals at this tournament and has now registered double figures for goal contributions in consecutive World Cups. He will partner either Alvarez or Lautaro Martinez up front, with De Paul, Fernandez and Mac Allister providing the midfield structure that has been so difficult for opponents to break down.
Argentina go into this one having won just three of their 14 previous meetings with England, with England holding a clear historical edge. However, two of Argentina’s three victories have come at World Cups, in 1986 and 1998, so the biggest stage has often brought out the best in them against the Three Lions.
Both teams have scored in every match at this tournament and both carry real attacking threat. England conceded in three of their six games, while Argentina’s defence has been tested more than their group stage performances suggested it would be.
With 60 years of hurt on the line for England and Argentina chasing back-to-back World Cup titles, this is as big as semi-finals get.
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