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The biggest game of the 2026 Fifa men's World Cup so far takes center stage Wednesday as England and Argentina meet in a semifinal packed with star power, history and championship stakes.
With Spain already through to the final after defeating France, the winner of today's match will earn a place in Sunday's World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium.
For many fans, the biggest question today isn't who will win the World Cup. It's much simpler: What time is Argentina vs. England today and how do I watch it?
The answer is 3 p.m. ET, but the matchup carries far more significance than a spot on the schedule. Lionel Messi and defending champion Argentina are trying to move one step closer to another World Cup title, while England hopes to reach its first World Cup final since its championship run in 1966.
The semifinal is one of the tournament's most anticipated matches and features two of soccer's most recognizable national teams. By day's end, the World Cup final matchup will be set, as Spain already clinched their spot after yesterday's 2-0 win over France.
Only one match remains before the World Cup final is set:
England vs. Argentina
Spain became the first finalist after defeating France 2-0 in the other semifinal.
England and Argentina kick off at 3 p.m. ET Wednesday, July 15 in Atlanta
The match will be broadcast nationally on FOX and streamed through available FOX platforms.
Fans searching for today's World Cup game will be looking for television and streaming information as two of soccer's biggest nations battle for a spot in the final. The matchup is expected to draw one of the largest global audiences of the tournament so far.
Watching the World Cup in the U.S. remains straightforward:
Spain secured a place in Sunday's championship match by eliminating France in the first semifinal. Now England and Argentina will battle for the other spot.
A Spain-Argentina final would feature Messi attempting to defend Argentina's World Cup crown. A Spain-England final would give England a chance to end a decades-long title drought.
Messi remains one of the biggest storylines of the tournament.
Argentina has survived several tense knockout matches to reach the final four, and every appearance adds another chapter to Messi's legendary international career. Argentina defeated Switzerland in the quarterfinals and now stands one victory away from a return trip to the World Cup final.
For many casual fans, today's match is as much about Messi's pursuit of another title as it is about the semifinal itself.
England advanced after a dramatic extra-time victory over Norway in the quarterfinals, helped by another standout performance from Jude Bellingham. The Three Lions have continued to find ways to win in pressure-packed moments throughout the knockout stage.
Argentina reached the semifinals with a 3-1 extra-time victory over Switzerland. The defending champions have repeatedly survived close tests and remain alive in their pursuit of back-to-back World Cup titles.
The betting markets have viewed England as a slight favorite entering the semifinal, though the margins are narrow given Argentina's experience and championship pedigree.
England enters with one of the tournament's most balanced squads, while Argentina brings experience, confidence and the presence of Messi in what could be another defining World Cup moment.
With France eliminated, the tournament is down to three contenders: Spain, England and Argentina. Spain has already booked its spot in the final, while England and Argentina will decide the remaining berth Wednesday.
The outcome of today's semifinal will dramatically reshape the championship conversation and determine who gets a chance to lift soccer's biggest trophy on Sunday.
Streaming services such as YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo and DirecTV Stream carry the same channels that will be airing the World Cup games, letting you follow the FIFA tournament in real time. FOX’s own platforms, including its app and direct-to-consumer options, also provide access to live matches.
The winner of today's semifinal advances to face Spain in Sunday's World Cup final at MetLife Stadium. With three former champions remaining, the tournament is guaranteed to crown a finalist with a rich World Cup history.
After Argentina and England meet today, attention will shift to the third-place match on Saturday and the World Cup final on Sunday, By the end of the week, the field of 48 teams will be down to just two nations competing for soccer's biggest prize.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup features a 48-team field across the United States, Canada and Mexico, running from June 11 through July 19 with 104 matches scheduled over several rounds as follows:
Maria Francis is a Pennsylvania-based journalist covering trending and breaking topics across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions for USA Today Network. Reach her at [email protected].
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: What time is the World Cup game today? England vs. Argentina semifinal
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With Spain already through to the final after defeating France, the winner of today's match will earn a place in Sunday's World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium.
For many fans, the biggest question today isn't who will win the World Cup. It's much simpler: What time is Argentina vs. England today and how do I watch it?
The answer is 3 p.m. ET, but the matchup carries far more significance than a spot on the schedule. Lionel Messi and defending champion Argentina are trying to move one step closer to another World Cup title, while England hopes to reach its first World Cup final since its championship run in 1966.
The semifinal is one of the tournament's most anticipated matches and features two of soccer's most recognizable national teams. By day's end, the World Cup final matchup will be set, as Spain already clinched their spot after yesterday's 2-0 win over France.
World Cup games today: Who plays on Wednesday, July 15?
Only one match remains before the World Cup final is set:
England vs. Argentina
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- Round: Semifinal
- TV: FOX
- Winner advances to the World Cup final against Spain
Spain became the first finalist after defeating France 2-0 in the other semifinal.
What time is Argentina vs. England today?
England and Argentina kick off at 3 p.m. ET Wednesday, July 15 in Atlanta
The match will be broadcast nationally on FOX and streamed through available FOX platforms.
How to watch Argentina vs England in the World Cup semifinals today
Fans searching for today's World Cup game will be looking for television and streaming information as two of soccer's biggest nations battle for a spot in the final. The matchup is expected to draw one of the largest global audiences of the tournament so far.
Watching the World Cup in the U.S. remains straightforward:
- Telemundo, Universo: Spanish-language coverage
- FOX, FS1: English-language broadcasts
- Live stream: Fubo (free trial) | Peacock (Spanish)
Who will face Spain in the World Cup final?
Spain secured a place in Sunday's championship match by eliminating France in the first semifinal. Now England and Argentina will battle for the other spot.
A Spain-Argentina final would feature Messi attempting to defend Argentina's World Cup crown. A Spain-England final would give England a chance to end a decades-long title drought.
Can Lionel Messi reach another World Cup final?
Messi remains one of the biggest storylines of the tournament.
Argentina has survived several tense knockout matches to reach the final four, and every appearance adds another chapter to Messi's legendary international career. Argentina defeated Switzerland in the quarterfinals and now stands one victory away from a return trip to the World Cup final.
For many casual fans, today's match is as much about Messi's pursuit of another title as it is about the semifinal itself.
How did England and Argentina reach the semifinals?
England advanced after a dramatic extra-time victory over Norway in the quarterfinals, helped by another standout performance from Jude Bellingham. The Three Lions have continued to find ways to win in pressure-packed moments throughout the knockout stage.
Argentina reached the semifinals with a 3-1 extra-time victory over Switzerland. The defending champions have repeatedly survived close tests and remain alive in their pursuit of back-to-back World Cup titles.
Who is favored to win England vs. Argentina?
The betting markets have viewed England as a slight favorite entering the semifinal, though the margins are narrow given Argentina's experience and championship pedigree.
England enters with one of the tournament's most balanced squads, while Argentina brings experience, confidence and the presence of Messi in what could be another defining World Cup moment.
Who will win the World Cup 2026?
With France eliminated, the tournament is down to three contenders: Spain, England and Argentina. Spain has already booked its spot in the final, while England and Argentina will decide the remaining berth Wednesday.
The outcome of today's semifinal will dramatically reshape the championship conversation and determine who gets a chance to lift soccer's biggest trophy on Sunday.
Where to stream FIFA World Cup matches live?
Streaming services such as YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo and DirecTV Stream carry the same channels that will be airing the World Cup games, letting you follow the FIFA tournament in real time. FOX’s own platforms, including its app and direct-to-consumer options, also provide access to live matches.
- Live stream: Fubo (free trial) | Peacock (Spanish)
Who will play in the World Cup final?
The winner of today's semifinal advances to face Spain in Sunday's World Cup final at MetLife Stadium. With three former champions remaining, the tournament is guaranteed to crown a finalist with a rich World Cup history.
World Cup bracket: What's next after today's game?
After Argentina and England meet today, attention will shift to the third-place match on Saturday and the World Cup final on Sunday, By the end of the week, the field of 48 teams will be down to just two nations competing for soccer's biggest prize.
When is the FIFA men's World Cup 2026 final? World Cup schedule
The 2026 FIFA World Cup features a 48-team field across the United States, Canada and Mexico, running from June 11 through July 19 with 104 matches scheduled over several rounds as follows:
- Group stage: June 11-June 27
- Round of 32: June 28-July 3
- Round of 16: July 4-7
- Quarterfinals: July 9-11
- Semifinals: July 14 and 15
- Third-place match: July 18
- World Cup final: July 19
Maria Francis is a Pennsylvania-based journalist covering trending and breaking topics across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast regions for USA Today Network. Reach her at [email protected].
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: What time is the World Cup game today? England vs. Argentina semifinal
Continue reading...
