The second FIFA World Cup 2026 Semifinal on July 15-16, 2026 (12:30 AM IST July 16) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta sees England face Argentina in one of football's most historic rivalries. Argentina are defending champions (WC 2022, Qatar); their Captain Lionel Messi leads the tournament's Golden Boot race with 8 goals. England Captain Harry Kane and creator-scorer Jude Bellingham are their key weapons. The two nations have met 5 times in the FIFA World Cup — England winning 3, Argentina winning 2 — with iconic moments including Maradona's 'Hand of God' and 'Goal of the Century' in 1986. The winner faces Spain in the World Cup Final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.
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FIFA WC 2026 SF2: England vs Argentina in Atlanta — Hand of God Rivalry Renewed; Messi vs Bellingham for Final Spot
Key Points
- The second FIFA World Cup 2026 Semifinal on July 15-16, 2026 (12:30 AM IST July 16) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta sees England face Argentina in one of football's most historic rivalries
- Argentina are defending champions (WC 2022, Qatar); their Captain Lionel Messi leads the tournament's Golden Boot race with 8 goals
- England Captain Harry Kane and creator-scorer Jude Bellingham are their key weapons
- The two nations have met 5 times in the FIFA World Cup — England winning 3, Argentina winning 2 — with iconic moments including Maradona's 'Hand of God' and 'Goal of the Century' in 1986
- The winner faces Spain in the World Cup Final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
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• FIFA WC 2026 SF2: England vs Argentina; July 15-16 IST; Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta • Argentina: WC 2022 champions; Messi: 8 goals; England: Bellingham + Kane • 5 WC meetings: England 3W, Argentina 2W; 1986 QF 'Hand of God' + 'Goal of Century' • Winner vs Spain in WC Final: July 19, MetLife Stadium NJ
