World Cup 2026 • Semifinals

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Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta Wed 15 Jul, 2026

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Match Recap

Argentina Stun England in World Cup Semi-Final Drama

England 1-2 Argentina. Argentina edged England 2-1 in a tense World Cup semi-final, scoring twice in stoppage time to reach the final and break English hearts.

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Match Events

37' E. Anderson England

42' Argentina L. Martínez

51' Argentina C. Romero

55' A. Gordon (M. Rogers) England

64' Argentina L. Paredes → N. González

72' Argentina L. Martínez → N. Otamendi

72' Argentina N. Molina → G. Montiel

72' Argentina G. Simeone → R. De Paul

72' A. Gordon → E. Konsa England

81' Argentina N. Tagliafico → L. Martínez

82' R. James → D. Burn England

82' D. Rice → N. O’Reilly England

86' Argentina E. Fernández (L. Messi)

90' J. Stones → I. Toney England

90' D. Spence → M. Rashford England

90' Argentina R. De Paul

90' Argentina L. Martínez (L. Messi)

Match Statistics

England Argentina

36% Possession 64%

5 Total Shots 15

2 Shots on Target 5

1 Shots off Target 7

2 Shots Inside Box 7

3 Shots Outside Box 8

1 Big Chances 3

1 Corner Kicks 6

11 Fouls 15

1 Offsides 3

1 Yellow Cards 3

324 Passes 590

272 Accurate Passes 537

84% Pass Accuracy 91%

14 Tackles 20

9 Interceptions 7

0 Expected Goals (xG) 1

Shot Map

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Goal Saved Blocked Missed • Circle size = xG

Highlights

Full Match Highlights

England 1 - 2 Argentina — Full Highlights

Press Conferences & Extras

Press Conference — England | Thomas Tuchel

Press Conference — Argentina | Lionel Scaloni

Lineups Confirmed

England

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

1J. Pickford 24R. James 5J. Stones 6M. Guéhi 25D. Spence 4D. Rice 8E. Anderson 17M. Rogers 10J. Bellingham 18A. Gordon 9H. Kane

Substitutes

23J. Trafford 13D. Henderson 3N. O’Reilly 2E. Konsa 15D. Burn 12T. Chalobah 21E. Eze 14J. Henderson 16K. Mainoo 7B. Saka 20N. Madueke 11M. Rashford 22I. Toney 19O. Watkins

Argentina

4-4-2

Starting XI

23E. Martínez 26N. Molina 13C. Romero 6L. Martínez 3N. Tagliafico 17G. Simeone 5L. Paredes 20A. Mac Allister 24E. Fernández 10L. Messi 9J. Álvarez

Substitutes

1J. Musso 12G. Rulli 25F. Medina 19N. Otamendi 4G. Montiel 2M. Senesi 15N. González 16T. Almada 7R. De Paul 11G. Lo Celso 14E. Palacios 18N. Paz 8V. Barco 22L. Martínez 21J. López

This prediction is generated from recent form, head-to-head history, home advantage, and attacking and defensive strength. It is statistical analysis, not betting advice.

Match Prediction Prediction: BTTS Yes - 54.8%

England Win34.0%

Draw33.0%

Argentina Win33.0%

BTTS: Yes54.8%

Over 2.550.5%

The model leans toward BTTS Yes at 54.8%. England have 3 wins in their last 5 matches. Argentina have 2 wins in their last 5 matches. The numbers also lean toward over 2.5 goals.

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England Wins

Draws

Argentina Wins

2 meetings • Goals: 2 - 3

Date	Home	Score	Away	Competition
15 Jul 2026	L	1 - 2	W	World Cup 2026
16 Jun 2018	D	1 - 1	D	World Cup 2026

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