England face might of Messi's Argentina in World Cup semi-final

England face holders Argentina in a World Cup semi-final in Atlanta on Wednesday, July 16, 2026, with Lionel Messi's side bidding to retain the trophy and reach a third final in four World Cups. England, led by Harry Kane, are aiming to reach their first World Cup final in six decades. A win for Argentina would put them on course to become the first nation to win back-to-back World Cups since Brazil in 1962.