England vs Argentina Match Preview: Prediction, Timings, Lineups, Teams, and How to Watch

Football fans, mark your calendars — a World Cup semi-final doesn’t get bigger than this. On 15 July, England and Argentina collide in Atlanta with a final spot on the line, and honestly, it feels like destiny replaying itself.

England vs Argentina Match Facts

The Story So Far

Thomas Tuchel’s England have leaned on Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, six goals each, to power through a bracket that hasn’t always been comfortable — a 1-1 draw with Norway exposed some defensive cracks. Argentina, meanwhile, look every bit the defending champions, with a 39-year-old Lionel Messi somehow still the tournament’s standout performer at eight goals.

Predicted Lineups

England (4-3-3): Pickford; James, Stones, Guehi, O’Reilly; Rice, Bellingham, Mainoo; Saka, Kane (c), Rashford

Argentina (4-3-3): E. Martinez; Montiel, C. Romero, L. Martinez, Tagliafico; De Paul, Paredes, Mac Allister; Messi (c), L. Martinez, Alvarez

Prediction

Argentina’s knockout pedigree, plus Messi still finding the net at this stage of his career, gives them the edge. Expect a tight, tense contest that swings on midfield battles between Declan Rice and Argentina’s Mac Allister-Fernandez duo.

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