Argentina and England to clash in 2026 World Cup semifinal
The 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals feature the tournament's four top‑ranked nations. France will meet Spain on July 14 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, while Argentina will face England on July 15 at Mercedes‑Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The match‑ups result from a new draw rule that placed the top four FIFA‑ranked teams in separate quadrants, ensuring they could not meet before the semifinals.
Argentina's squad arrives with Lionel Messi possibly playing his last World Cup, and both Cristian Romero and Leandro Paredes have been cleared to start after minor injury concerns. Ticket prices for the Argentina‑England game start at roughly $2,900, with higher‑tier seats exceeding $3,400. French President Emmanuel Macron requested a one‑minute silence before the France‑Spain match to commemorate the 2016 Nice attack. Additional promotions include a 200‑zł free bet for bettors on a French victory offered by Betters.
These semifinals mark the first time that the top four FIFA‑ranked teams – France, Spain, England and Argentina – have all reached this stage, making the encounters historic both competitively and culturally.