When is England v Argentina? Old rivals clash in World Cup semi-final

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12 Jul 2026 • 4:46 PM MYT
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When is England v Argentina? Old rivals clash in World Cup semi-final

England beat Norway at the World Cup 2026 thanks to another inspired performance from Jude Bellingham earned a 2-1 win after extra-time in Miami – and next up is a blockbuster with

Thomas Tuchel's side needed a come-from-behind win after Andreas Schjelderup’s opener.

But Jude Bellingham struck a controversial equaliser before half-time and the tie needed extra-time with the score level at 1-1 after 90 minutes.

Bellingham then followed up a shot early into extra-time to seize the advantage and the Three Lions held on.

Waiting for them in the last four will be Argentina after a dramatic quarter-final win over Switzerland after extra-time.

The Atlanta semi-final will take place on Wednesday 15 July, with kick-off at 8pm BST (3pm ET).

Jude Bellingham #10 and Harry Kane #9 of England celebrate (Getty)

England’s route to World Cup final:

Group fixtures

17 June: England 4-2 Croatia | AT&T Stadium, Arlington

23 June: England 0-0 Ghana | Gillette Stadium, Foxborough

27 June: England 2-0 Panama | MetLife Stadium, New Jersey

Round of 32

1 July: England 2-1 DR Congo | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta

Round of 16

5 July: England 3-2 Mexico | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City

Quarter-final

11 July: England 2-1 Norway (aet) | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami

Semi-final

15 July: England vs Argentina | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta

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