World Cup 2026: England v Argentina is Three Lions' biggest match since 1966 - BBC Sport

Author: Chief football writer in AtlantaPublished on: July 15, 2026Country: England

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World Cup 2026: England v Argentina is Three Lions' biggest match since 1966 - BBC Sport

England face Argentina in the World Cup semi-final on 15 July 2026 in Atlanta, their biggest match since winning the 1966 final. Head coach Thomas Tuchel aims to lead the team to their first men's World Cup final in 60 years. England have lost the last two European Championship finals and previous semi-finals in 1990 and 2018. The match kicks off at 20:00 BST.

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