England vs. Argentina Picks – World Cup Semifinals Betting Preview, Team News, and Predictions (Jul 15) 

• When: Wednesday, July 15, 2026. 3:00 PM ET
• Where: Atlanta Stadium, USA
• How to Watch: FOX, Telemundo

Match Result	Odds
England	+164
The Draw	+196
Argentina	+215

England vs. Argentina World Cup Preview

Just four nations remain in contention at the 2026 World Cup, and the second spot in this Sunday’s final will be determined in Atlanta on Wednesday. England and Argentina are fierce rivals, and this will be a rematch of the 1998 round of 16 clash. But, can the Three Lions gain revenge on their South American rivals?

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England Stats & Team News

Thomas Tuchel’s aim to lead England to a second World Cup triumph will see the Three Lions bid to avenge a ghost from its past on Wednesday. Memories of the 1998 World Cup defeat remain fresh, with the encounter being most famous for the red card issued to David Beckham.

This feels like a very different England this summer, as there is a fight and togetherness which has been absent from previous squads. A superstar run of form has seen Jude Bellingham make the headlines, with the attacking midfielder scoring braces in the wins over Mexico and Norway in the last two rounds.

Tuchel will have injury issues to address, with Reece James and Jordan Henderson missing.

Likely Lineup:

(4-2-3-1) Pickford (GK); Konsa, Stones, Guehi, O’Reilly; Anderson, Rice; Saka, Bellingham, Gordon; Kane

Argentina Stats & Team News

Argentina will be aiming to make history this summer, as they could become one of the few nations to successfully defend the World Cup.

However, defensive issues have been apparent in the knockout rounds, being forced into extra time by both Cape Verde and Switzerland. The South Americans have also benefited more than most from questionable officiating, as indicated once again on Saturday after Swiss striker Breel Embolo was given a soft red card.

Lionel Messi looks to be a player still at the peak of his powers, with the legendary number ten having registered ten goal involvements in his six World Cup appearances this summer.

Likely Lineup:

(4-1-3-2) E. Martinez (GK); Molina, Romero, L. Martinez, Tagliafico; Paredes; De Paul, Fernandez, Mac Allister; Messi, Alvarez

Head-to-Head Stats

• England have won their last two encounters against Argentina, which includes a win at the 2002 World Cup.
• Argentina have won two of the last three World Cup encounters between the nations.

England vs. Argentina World Cup Picks

Argentina have ridden their luck to get to this stage of the competition, but that may run out in Atlanta. England have too many match winners in their squad to overlook, and their counterattacking style will thrive against the reigning champions, who have looked weak in that part of the game in all three knockout fixtures.

• England (+166)