Today's game between England and Argentina kicked off at 3:00 p.m. on Jul 15, 2026.
The England vs Argentina World Cup semi-final is available to watch live on several platforms. TV channel and live stream options for the match are listed below.
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England and Argentina meet in the World Cup semi-finals at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday night, with a place in the final on the line for both nations.
Thomas Tuchel's side arrive in Atlanta having won four of their five matches at this tournament, with Jude Bellingham the standout performer of England's campaign. The Real Madrid midfielder scored both goals in a 2-1 extra-time win over Norway in the quarter-finals, taking his tally to six for the tournament.
Argentina, the reigning world champions, have won all five of their matches so far. Lionel Scaloni's squad beat Switzerland 3-1 in the last eight, with Lionel Messi once again central to everything the Albiceleste produced.
For Messi, this fixture carries particular weight. Despite 205 international appearances, the Argentina captain has never faced England before. He acknowledged as much after the Switzerland win, calling the prospect of playing against England "special."
The build-up has not been without its friction. Harry Kane moved to dismiss suggestions of unrest in the England camp after Bellingham gave a pointed response to Tuchel's public criticism following the Norway win. Kane insisted the squad remains united.
American referee Ismail Elfath has been appointed to take charge of the match by FIFA, adding another layer of intrigue to an occasion that needs little embellishment.
Here is everything you need to know about where to watch England vs Argentina, including TV channel details, live stream options, and kick-off time.
How to watch England vs Argentina with VPN
If you are travelling abroad or just want to access your usual streaming services from a different part of the world, you may run into geo-restrictions. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.
A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. A step-by-step guide is described later in this article, or you can also check out our guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.
Confirmed team news & squads
England vs Argentina lineups
Starting XI
Substitutes
Manager
- T. Tuchel
- L. Scaloni
England confirmed starting XI: Jordan Pickford; Reece James, John Stones, Marc Guéhi, Djed Spence; Declan Rice, Elliot Anderson; Morgan Rogers, Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon; Harry Kane (captain). Coach: Thomas Tuchel.
Argentina confirmed starting XI: Emiliano Martínez; Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez, Nicolás Tagliafico; Leandro Paredes, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernández; Giovanni Simeone, Lionel Messi (captain), Julián Álvarez. Coach: Lionel Scaloni.
Injuries and Suspensions
No sidelined players
Form
England have won four of their last five World Cup matches, drawing only their opening group game against Ghana, which ended 0-0. They have scored eight goals across those five fixtures and conceded four, with wins over Panama, DR Congo, Mexico, and Norway. Their most recent result was a 1-2 victory over Norway in the quarter-finals, settled in extra time.
Argentina have won all five of their last five matches at the tournament, scoring 12 goals and conceding six across that run. Their most recent result was a 3-1 win over Switzerland in the quarter-finals. They also beat Egypt 3-2 and Cabo Verde 3-2 in earlier rounds, showing a capacity to win tight matches. Scaloni's side have not dropped a point since the tournament began.
Head-to-Head Record
Head to Head
The most recent meeting between the two sides in this dataset was a friendly in November 2005, which England won 3-2. Before that, England beat Argentina 1-0 in the 2002 World Cup group stage. The sides also drew 0-0 in a friendly in February 2000. Across the three matches listed, England have two wins and one draw, with Argentina yet to record a victory in this run.
Confirmed kits
England wear their familiar white kits with a red trim. The Three Lions' goalkeeper wears an all-yellow kit.
Argentina wear their second strip. They'll sport navy blue shirts with black shorts and socks that have a white trim. La Albiceleste's goalkeeper wears a dark green kit with a blue trim.
The match officials wear light red kits with a gold trim.
Weather
England and Argentina play in a climate-controlled, indoors environment at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Outside the stadium, there is light cloud plus light winds from the west-south-west ahead during the build-up. The temperature outside will be 29°C (84°F) at kick-off, falling to 28°C (82°F) at the end of normal time, with the humidity outdoors being 68% at the start of the game, falling to 73% by the end of the 90 minutes. Supporters leaving the ground will be met by thundery showers regardless of whether the match is decided at the end of regulation time or after extra time and penalties.
Step-by-step VPN guide to watch England vs Argentina today
NordVPN- Download & Install: Sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
- Connect to a Server: Open the app and select a server location where the match is being shown (e.g. if you are in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server).
- Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
- Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster's website and app and enjoy the game.
How to watch on the Big Screen
Watching on your phone or laptop is fine, but live sports belongs on the big screen. Here is how to get the VPN working on your TV:
- Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
- Apple TV, Roku & Consoles: These devices often don't support direct VPN apps. The easiest workaround is to use Smart DNS (usually found in your VPN account settings) or Mirror/Cast the stream from your VPN-connected phone or laptop to your TV.