15/07/2026 15:04 - Deportes
This Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM, football will experience one of its most passionate and anticipated clashes.
According to reports from TyC Sports and ESPN, the Argentine National Team, managed by Lionel Scaloni, has confirmed its starting lineup to face England in the World Cup semifinals. The match will be played at the imposing Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, with referee Ismail Elfath designated to officiate the duel.
Head Coach: Lionel Scaloni
Notable change: Giuliano Simeone starts in place of Rodrigo De Paul.
Head Coach: Thomas Tuchel
The main figure of the match will undoubtedly be Lionel Messi (39 years old). According to data collected from the sources, the Argentine captain arrives in spectacular form, accumulating 8 goals in this tournament and 21 goals in his World Cup history. Surprisingly, this will be his first match against England with the senior national team, adding a magical and historic flavor to this semifinal. The team is highly motivated after overcoming Switzerland 3-1 in the quarterfinals.
According to a detailed compilation by the Argentine Football Association (AFA), this will be the 15th overall meeting between the two national teams. The overall record stands at 3 Argentine wins, 6 English wins, and 4 draws.
In the World Cup, they have faced each other 5 unforgettable times:
| World Cup | Stage | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Chile 1962 | Group Stage | England 3 - 1 Argentina |
| England 1966 | Quarterfinals | England 1 - 0 Argentina |
| Mexico 1986 | Quarterfinals | Argentina 2 - 1 England |
| France 1998 | Round of 16 | Argentina 2 (4) - (3) 2 England |
| Korea-Japan 2002 | Group Stage | England 1 - 0 Argentina |
In World Cup statistics, England has three victories, while Argentina has one win and one draw that favored the Europeans on penalties. History is rewritten today with maximum optimism for the Albiceleste.
To ensure a safe and festive environment, a monumental operation with over 1,600 security officers has been deployed in Atlanta. Argentine fans will enter through Gate 4 and English fans through Gate 3. Additionally, FIFA has banned the entry of flags or jerseys with references to the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), classifying them as political content and aiming to keep the focus 100% on sports.
The winner of this thrilling match will face Spain in the grand final on Sunday, July 19. Spain secured their spot after defeating France 2-0. #WorldCup2026 Let's go Argentina!
Alfredo S. Quiroga
