The second FIFA World Cup 2026 Semifinal on July 15, 2026 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta pits England (FIFA No.4) against defending champions Argentina (FIFA No.2), led by Lionel Messi (8 goals in tournament). England captain Harry Kane and midfield maestro Jude Bellingham face Messi and Julian Alvarez. England-Argentina is one of football's most storied rivalries — from Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' (1986 Mexico) to Michael Owen's goal (1998 France) to penalties heartbreak (2002, 2006). American referee Ismail Elfath officiates. The winner faces the France/Spain winner in the Final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.
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FIFA WC 2026 SF2: England vs Argentina in Atlanta — Messi-Bellingham Generational Clash; Iconic Rivalry Renewed
Key Points
- The second FIFA World Cup 2026 Semifinal on July 15, 2026 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta pits England (FIFA No.4) against defending champions Argentina (FIFA No.2), led by Lionel Messi (8 goals in tournament)
- England captain Harry Kane and midfield maestro Jude Bellingham face Messi and Julian Alvarez
- England-Argentina is one of football's most storied rivalries — from Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' (1986 Mexico) to Michael Owen's goal (1998 France) to penalties heartbreak (2002, 2006)
- American referee Ismail Elfath officiates
- The winner faces the France/Spain winner in the Final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
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• FIFA WC 2026 SF2: England vs Argentina; July 15; Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta • Argentina: defending champions (WC 2022, Qatar); Messi: 8 goals (Golden Boot leader) • England: FIFA No.4; Bellingham hero of QF vs Norway; England-Argentina: iconic WC rivalry • WC Final: July 19, MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ; 3rd place: July 18, Hard Rock Stadium Miami
