Argentina vs England will be played on Wednesday, July 15, kicking off at 3:00 PM ET (8:00 PM BST/GMT+1) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. In the UK the game airs live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, while beIN Sports covers it for Arab audiences.
When Does Argentina vs England Kick Off?
The World Cup 2026 semi-final between Argentina and England takes place on Wednesday, July 15, with kickoff scheduled for 3:00 PM Eastern Time at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Fans in Marrakesh and across Morocco can catch the match at 8:00 PM local time, the same slot as UK viewers, since both regions share GMT+1 in July.
Which Channel Broadcasts the Game?
UK audiences will find the match free-to-air on BBC One, with streaming available via BBC iPlayer, while Arab viewers can tune into beIN Sports MENA for exclusive Arabic commentary. In the United States, Fox and FS1 hold broadcast rights, and Argentine fans can watch via TyC Sports or the DGO streaming platform.
Context and Background
Argentina secured their semi-final spot by beating Switzerland in Kansas City, continuing Lionel Messi’s pursuit of a second consecutive World Cup title alongside coach Lionel Scaloni. England, managed by Thomas Tuchel, advanced past Norway’s Erling Haaland-led side in the quarterfinals, setting up a semi-final many pundits view as one of the tournament’s toughest tests for Tuchel’s Three Lions. This marks the first competitive World Cup meeting between the two nations since their memorable clashes in past tournaments.
What Are the Predicted Lineups?
Argentina is expected to field its trusted 4-3-3 with Messi supported by an experienced core, while England under Tuchel typically lines up in a 4-2-3-1 built around pace on the wings. Specific starting XIs will firm up closer to kickoff as both squads manage fitness following their demanding quarterfinal fixtures
What Comes Next?
The Argentina-England winner advances to the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on Sunday, July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, facing the Spain-France semi-final victor from July 14. The losing side moves to the third-place playoff on Saturday, July 18 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.sports.
For the complete knockout picture, see our World Cup 2026 semi-final hub page and full bracket coverage.
