Argentina 1-2 England Result: England Win, Score & Stats

Argentina and England before their World Cup 2026 Semi-final match

FIFA ranking#3Argentina

World Cup appearances18Argentina

Recent form (last 5)WWWWWArgentina

Recent form (last 5)LDWWWEngland

World Cup appearances16England

FIFA ranking#4England

July 15, 2026AtlantaSemi-finalLast updated: July 16, 2026 at 9:27 PM UTCLive Streaming Guide

Key Moments

51'Yellow-card
Cristian ROMERO (Argentina) is booked by the referee.
55'Goal
Anthony GORDON (England) scores!!
64'Red-card
Nico GONZALEZ (in) comes off the bench to replace Leandro PAREDES (out) (Argentina)
72'Substitution
Ezri KONSA (in) comes off the bench to replace Anthony GORDON (out) (England)
72'Substitution
Nicolas OTAMENDI (in) comes off the bench to replace Lisandro MARTINEZ (out) (Argentina)
72'Substitution
Gonzalo MONTIEL (in) comes off the bench to replace Nahuel MOLINA (out) (Argentina)
72'Substitution
Rodrigo DE PAUL (in) comes off the bench to replace Giuliano SIMEONE (out) (Argentina)

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Argentina vs England Match Result

Full Time

Argentina4-2-3-1

Full Time1 - 2FT

Winner: England

England4-4-2

Goals55' Anthony GORDON (England) scores!! | 85' Enzo FERNANDEZ (Argentina) scores!! | 90'+2' Lautaro MARTINEZ (Argentina) scores!!

Latest Commentary

47'
The goalkeeper of England pulls off a save.
48'
Lionel MESSI (Argentina) takes a corner kick.
51'
Cristian ROMERO (Argentina) is booked by the referee.

Venue: Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta
Date: July 15, 2026
Kickoff: Jul 15, 7:00 PM
Attendance: TBC
Referee: Ismail Elfath
Competition: FIFA World Cup 2026

Venue local time: Jul 15, 7:00 PM Atlanta

Match Statistics

Official record

--Possession--

15Shots5

--Shots on Target--

6Corners1

13Fouls10

3Yellow Cards1

--Red Cards--

3Offsides1

Statistics are shown from the stored official match record.

Full Time

Argentina vs England Match Result

England beat Argentina 1 - 2 in Semi-final. The result updates the group table and changes what both teams need from their next fixtures.

Final score: 1 - 2
Winner: England
Goals: 55' Anthony GORDON (England) scores!! | 85' Enzo FERNANDEZ (Argentina) scores!! | 90'+2' Lautaro MARTINEZ (Argentina) scores!!
Standings: Group table updated after full time.
Group: Semi-final
Updated: 2026-07-17

Live Streaming and TV Channels - Where To Watch

United StatesFOX, FS1, FOX OneOfficial guide

United KingdomBBC, ITVOfficial guide

ArgentinaLocal TV, Official streamOfficial guide

EnglandLocal TV, Official streamOfficial guide

IndiaSports18, JioCinemaOfficial guide

PakistanTapmad, ARY ZAPOfficial guide View all countriesCountry TV guide

Broadcast listings can change. Confirm the final channel close to kickoff.

Argentina vs England Live Commentary

Full Time

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Match Update
Start Time
The referee signals the start of the first period.
2'
AttemptARG
Foul
Leandro PAREDES (Argentina) commits a foul.
3'
AttemptARG
Foul
Enzo FERNANDEZ (Argentina) commits a foul.
6'
AttemptARG
Foul
Giuliano SIMEONE (Argentina) commits a foul.
8'
AttemptENG
Corner
Declan RICE (England) takes a corner kick.
8'
AttemptENG
Foul
Marc GUEHI (England) commits a foul.
9'
AttemptENG
Foul
Reece JAMES (England) commits a foul.
9'
AttemptARG
Foul
Giuliano SIMEONE (Argentina) commits a foul.
10'
AttemptENG
Foul
Elliot ANDERSON (England) commits a foul.
13'
AttemptARG
Offside
Giuliano SIMEONE (Argentina) is ruled offside.
16'
AttemptARG
Foul
Giuliano SIMEONE (Argentina) commits a foul.
21'
AttemptARG
Offside
Lionel MESSI (Argentina) is ruled offside.
21'
AttemptENG
Foul
Morgan ROGERS (England) commits a foul.
23'
AttemptENG
Foul
Jude BELLINGHAM (England) commits a foul.
24'
AttemptARG
Corner
Lionel MESSI (Argentina) takes a corner kick.
25'
AttemptARG
Foul
Giuliano SIMEONE (Argentina) commits a foul.
30'
AttemptENG
Foul
Anthony GORDON (England) commits a foul.
32'
AttemptARG
Foul
Enzo FERNANDEZ (Argentina) commits a foul.
33'
AttemptENG
Attempt at Goal
John STONES (England) attempts an effort on goal.
34'
AttemptARG
Foul
Giuliano SIMEONE (Argentina) commits a foul.
35'
AttemptARG
Foul
Nahuel MOLINA (Argentina) commits a foul.
37'
CardENG
Yellow card
Elliot ANDERSON (England) is booked by the referee.
38'
AttemptARG
Attempt at Goal
Lionel MESSI (Argentina) attempts an effort on goal.
38'
AttemptARG
Attempt at Goal
Enzo FERNANDEZ (Argentina) attempts an effort on goal.
42'
CardARG
Yellow card
Lisandro MARTINEZ (Argentina) is booked by the referee.
43'
AttemptARG
Foul
Enzo FERNANDEZ (Argentina) commits a foul.
45'+2'
AttemptENG
Offside
Morgan ROGERS (England) is ruled offside.
45'+3'
AttemptARG
Foul
Leandro PAREDES (Argentina) commits a foul.
45'+4'
Full Time
End Time
The referee brings the first period to an end.
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Match Update
Start Time
The referee signals the start of the second period.
47'
VARARG
Attempt at Goal
Julian ALVAREZ (Argentina) attempts an effort on goal.
47'
AttemptENG
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of England pulls off a save.
47'
VARARG
Attempt at Goal
Julian ALVAREZ (Argentina) attempts an effort on goal.
47'
AttemptENG
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of England pulls off a save.
48'
AttemptARG
Corner
Lionel MESSI (Argentina) takes a corner kick.
51'
CardARG
Yellow card
Cristian ROMERO (Argentina) is booked by the referee.
52'
AttemptENG
Foul
Jude BELLINGHAM (England) commits a foul.
54'
AttemptARG
Attempt at Goal
Leandro PAREDES (Argentina) attempts an effort on goal.
55'
AttemptENG
Attempt at Goal
Anthony GORDON (England) attempts an effort on goal.
55'
GoalENG
Goal!
Anthony GORDON (England) scores!!
58'
AttemptARG
Corner
Lionel MESSI (Argentina) takes a corner kick.
61'
AttemptARG
Attempt at Goal
Enzo FERNANDEZ (Argentina) attempts an effort on goal.
64'
SubstitutionARG
Substitution
Nico GONZALEZ (in) comes off the bench to replace Leandro PAREDES (out) (Argentina)
66'
AttemptENG
Attempt at Goal
Declan RICE (England) attempts an effort on goal.
66'
AttemptARG
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Argentina pulls off a save.
66'
AttemptENG
Attempt at Goal
Harry KANE (England) attempts an effort on goal.
66'
AttemptARG
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of Argentina pulls off a save.
67'
AttemptENG
Foul
Morgan ROGERS (England) commits a foul.
68'
AttemptARG
Corner
Lionel MESSI (Argentina) takes a corner kick.
68'
AttemptARG
Corner
Lionel MESSI (Argentina) takes a corner kick.
69'
AttemptARG
Attempt at Goal
Nico GONZALEZ (Argentina) attempts an effort on goal.
69'
AttemptENG
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of England pulls off a save.
69'
AttemptARG
Foul
Cristian ROMERO (Argentina) commits a foul.
72'
SubstitutionENG
Substitution
Ezri KONSA (in) comes off the bench to replace Anthony GORDON (out) (England)
72'
SubstitutionARG
Substitution
Nicolas OTAMENDI (in) comes off the bench to replace Lisandro MARTINEZ (out) (Argentina)
72'
SubstitutionARG
Substitution
Gonzalo MONTIEL (in) comes off the bench to replace Nahuel MOLINA (out) (Argentina)
72'
SubstitutionARG
Substitution
Rodrigo DE PAUL (in) comes off the bench to replace Giuliano SIMEONE (out) (Argentina)
75'
AttemptARG
Attempt at Goal
Alexis MAC ALLISTER (Argentina) attempts an effort on goal.
76'
VARARG
Attempt at Goal
Julian ALVAREZ (Argentina) attempts an effort on goal.
76'
AttemptARG
Attempt at Goal
Alexis MAC ALLISTER (Argentina) attempts an effort on goal.
76'
AttemptENG
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of England pulls off a save.
77'
AttemptARG
Offside
Nico GONZALEZ (Argentina) is ruled offside.
79'
AttemptENG
Attempt at Goal
Morgan ROGERS (England) attempts an effort on goal.
81'
AttemptARG
Foul
Nico GONZALEZ (Argentina) commits a foul.
81'
SubstitutionARG
Substitution
Lautaro MARTINEZ (in) comes off the bench to replace Nicolas TAGLIAFICO (out) (Argentina)
82'
SubstitutionENG
Substitution
Dan BURN (in) comes off the bench to replace Reece JAMES (out) (England)
82'
SubstitutionENG
Substitution
Nico OREILLY (in) comes off the bench to replace Declan RICE (out) (England)
84'
AttemptARG
Attempt at Goal
Rodrigo DE PAUL (Argentina) attempts an effort on goal.
85'
AttemptARG
Attempt at Goal
Enzo FERNANDEZ (Argentina) attempts an effort on goal.
85'
AttemptENG
Goal Prevention
The goalkeeper of England pulls off a save.
85'
AttemptARG
Corner
Lionel MESSI (Argentina) takes a corner kick.
85'
AttemptARG
Attempt at Goal
Enzo FERNANDEZ (Argentina) attempts an effort on goal.
85'
GoalARG
Goal!
Enzo FERNANDEZ (Argentina) scores!!
90'+2'
AttemptARG
Attempt at Goal
Alexis MAC ALLISTER (Argentina) attempts an effort on goal.
90'+2'
AttemptARG
Attempt at Goal
Lautaro MARTINEZ (Argentina) attempts an effort on goal.
90'+2'
GoalARG
Goal!
Lautaro MARTINEZ (Argentina) scores!!
90'+4'
CardARG
Yellow card
Rodrigo DE PAUL (Argentina) is booked by the referee.
90'+6'
SubstitutionENG
Substitution
Ivan TONEY (in) comes off the bench to replace John STONES (out) (England)
90'+6'
SubstitutionENG
Substitution
Marcus RASHFORD (in) comes off the bench to replace Djed SPENCE (out) (England)
90'+9'
AttemptENG
Foul
Jude BELLINGHAM (England) commits a foul.
90'+12'
AttemptENG
Foul
Dan BURN (England) commits a foul.
90'+12'
Full Time
End Time
The referee brings the second period to an end.
102'
Full Time
Match end
The final whistle sounds.

Argentina vs England Starting Lineups

The lineups below show the starting XIs used in this World Cup match.

Argentina and England can still adjust shape based on late fitness checks, opponent matchups and the match state.

Argentina vs England Starting Lineups

Lineups: Starting XIThese are the starting lineups recorded for the completed match.Team-sheet check: July 16, 2026 at 9:27 PM UTC

The pitch cards show the starting XIs used in this match, with player photos kept inside the markers.

Argentina4-2-3-1

1Jordan Pickford

5John Stones

6Marc Guehi

24Reece James

25Djed Spence

4Declan Rice

8Elliot Anderson

10Jude Bellingham

17Morgan Rogers

9Harry Kane

18Anthony Gordon

England4-2-3-1

23Emiliano Martinez

3Nicolas Tagliafico

6Lisandro Martinez

13Cristian Romero

26Nahuel Molina

5Leandro Paredes

20Alexis Mac Allister

24Enzo Fernandez

9Julian Alvarez

10Lionel Messi

17Giuliano Simeone

Argentina Soccer26Live Player Ratings

Editorial ratings by Soccer26Live, not official FIFA ratings.

Lionel MessiFWD8.3
Lautaro MartinezFWD7.9
Alexis Mac AllisterMID7.7

Full ratings after match

Match Report

Argentina vs England is a World Cup 2026 semi-final with a place in the final at stake. Both teams have already survived the knockout pressure, so small details should matter more than long spells of control.

Argentina will try to manage the tempo and attack with purpose. England need defensive shape, clean first passes and better decisions when the match opens up.

This guide covers Argentina vs England live stream information, TV channels, kickoff time, team news, lineups, key players and the route to the World Cup 2026 final.

55' Anthony GORDON (England) scores!! | 85' Enzo FERNANDEZ (Argentina) scores!! | 90'+2' Lautaro MARTINEZ (Argentina) scores!!

England Soccer26Live Player Ratings

Editorial ratings by Soccer26Live, not official FIFA ratings.

Harry KaneFWD8.2
Jude BellinghamMID8.0
Bukayo SakaFWD7.7

Full ratings after match

Argentina Team Profile

Argentina are one win from the World Cup 2026 final.
Lionel Scaloni has a squad built for knockout pressure.
Midfield control and transition defence will matter from the first half.
The key is turning pressure into clear chances without leaving space behind.

England Team Profile

England are one win from the World Cup 2026 final.
Thomas Tuchel must balance patience with risk.
Set pieces, second balls and late substitutions can decide this semi-final.
A strong opening spell would reduce pressure before half-time.

Argentina vs England Key Players To Watch

Argentina carry major influence through Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martinez. England answer through Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham.

Lionel Messi

Forward - Argentina

Argentina's key creator in pressure moments.

198: Caps
116: Goals
Craft: Threat

Lautaro Martinez

Forward - Argentina

Penalty-box movement can decide a tight semi-final.

75: Caps
36: Goals
Threat: Threat

Harry Kane

Forward - England

England's main finishing and link-up threat.

112: Caps
78: Goals
Finish: Threat

Jude Bellingham

Midfielder - England

Can break lines and arrive late in the box.

46: Caps
6: Goals
Threat: Threat

Argentina vs England Prediction

Argentina vs England has the feel of a close semi-final. The first goal and set pieces could change the tone quickly.

Argentina Win43%

Draw28%

England Win29%

Head-to-Head Record

Argentina wins: TBC | Draws: TBC | England wins: TBC

Tactical Preview

Argentina Approach

Argentina will look for calm possession, quick combinations around Messi and enough pressure after losing the ball to stop England counters.

England Approach

England need clean service into Kane and runners around him, while their midfield must stop Argentina receiving freely between the lines.

What's Next?

Argentina vs SpainJul 19, 2026 - 7:00 PM UTC

Argentina vs England FAQ

Who won Argentina vs England?

England won 1 - 2 against Argentina.

When is Argentina vs England at World Cup 2026?

Argentina vs England is on July 15, 2026 at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta. Kickoff is 23:00 UTC | 7:00 PM EDT | 7:00 PM EDT.

Where can I watch Argentina vs England live?

Broadcast and streaming depend on your country. Use the TV guide section on this page to open the correct country listing.

Is Argentina vs England a semi-final?

Yes. Argentina vs England is a World Cup 2026 Semi Final. The winner reaches the final.

Are the Argentina vs England lineups confirmed?

No. The lineups are confirmed until official team sheets are released close to kickoff.

Where is Argentina vs England being played?

The match is being played at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta.

Where can I follow Argentina vs England live score?

The live score panel on this page will update match status, score and commentary when the game begins.