The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to feature a high-stakes semifinal today, July 15, as England faces defending champions Argentina at 3 p.m. ET. The winner will advance to the final, while the loser will compete for third place.
This semifinal marks a significant moment for both teams. For Argentina, victory would mean a second consecutive appearance in the World Cup final. England, meanwhile, has not reached the final since their championship win in 1966.
England's journey to the semifinals has been marked by standout performances, notably from Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane. Both players have scored six goals each during the tournament, a first for the same country in a single World Cup. Bellingham recently scored both goals in England's 2-1 quarterfinal victory over Norway. The race for the Golden Boot is also heating up, with Bellingham and Kane in contention alongside Argentina's Lionel Messi, who currently leads with eight goals.
Argentina also secured their semifinal spot after a hard-fought quarterfinal match against Switzerland. After a 1-1 tie through regulation, Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez scored crucial goals in extra time to secure their win.
The semifinal match will be held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Fans can watch the game on FOX for English commentary and Telemundo for Spanish. Live streaming options are available, including a free trial for DIRECTV, which includes FOX and Telemundo among its offerings.
The winner of today's match will advance to face Spain in the World Cup final on July 19 in New Jersey. The defeated team will play France for third place on July 18.
England's path to the semifinals included victories over Croatia (4-2), Panama (2-0), Congo DR (2-1), Mexico (3-2), and Norway (2-1). Their group stage also included a 0-0 draw with Ghana. Argentina's World Cup results show wins against Algeria (3-0), Austria (2-0), Jordan (3-1), Cape Verde (3-2), Egypt (3-2), and Switzerland (3-1).