Argentina vs England – FIFA World Cup 2026 Preview & Match Schedule

Last updated: 14 July 2026 at 07:37 AM NST - page has been updated with the latest match information around the world.
FIFA World Cup 2026 - 14 July 2026. Today's fixtures across the Group Stage, Round of 32, and Knockout rounds, hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Squad news, Playing XI, and kick-off times in NST with all major timezone conversions.
Fixtures on this page: Argentina vs England
Event Overview
| Competition | FIFA World Cup 2026 |
| Match | Argentina vs England |
| Date | 16 JUL |
| Start Time (NST) | 12:45 AM NST |
| Expected Duration | 3h 30m |
| Venue | Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta |
| Stage / Round | Semi Finals |
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Playing XI
| Argentina | England |
|---|---|
| Lineup will be published at the match time. The core squad is as follow: Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martínez (#23) Defenders: Nahuel Molina (#26), Cristian Romero (#13), Lisandro Martínez (#6), Nicolás Tagliafico (#3) Midfielders: Rodrigo De Paul (#7), Enzo Fernández (#24), Alexis Mac Allister (#20), Giovani Lo Celso (#11) Forwards: Lionel Messi (#10) (Captain), Lautaro Martínez (#22) | Liam Dawson Right-Handed Batsman ⢠Left-arm Off Spin Bowler Adil Rashid Right-arm Leg Spin Bowler Jos Buttler (Wk) Right-Handed Batsman Jofra Archer Right-arm Fast Bowler Luke Wood Left-arm Fast Medium Bowler Saqib Mahmood Right-arm Fast Medium Bowler Sam Curran Left-Handed Batsman ⢠Left-arm Medium Fast Bowler Phil Salt (Wk) Right-Handed Batsman Josh Tongue Right-arm Fast Medium Bowler Harry Brook (C) Right-Handed Batsman Tom Banton Right-Handed Batsman Will Jacks Right-Handed Batsman ⢠Right-arm Off Spin Bowler Jordan Cox (Wk) Right-Handed Batsman James Coles Right-Handed Batsman ⢠Left-arm Off Spin Bowler Jacob Bethell Left-Handed Batsman Rehan Ahmed Right-arm Leg Spin Bowler Sonny Baker Right-arm Fast Bowler |
Argentina vs England - Match Start Time by Country
Here is when Argentina vs England starts where you are - converted from the official scheduled time. All times are converted from the official scheduled start - daylight saving offsets may vary slightly by season.
| Country / Region | Local Time | Date | Timezone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇵 Nepal | 12:45 AM | 16 Jul 2026 | NPT |
| 🇮🇳 India | 12:30 AM | 16 Jul 2026 | IST |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 04:00 AM | 16 Jul 2026 | JST |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | 04:00 AM | 16 Jul 2026 | KST |
| 🇦🇪 UAE / Dubai | 11:00 PM | 15 Jul 2026 | GST |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | 03:00 AM | 16 Jul 2026 | MYT |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | 10:00 PM | 15 Jul 2026 | AST |
| 🇰🇼 Kuwait | 10:00 PM | 15 Jul 2026 | AST |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | 10:00 PM | 15 Jul 2026 | AST |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | 10:00 PM | 15 Jul 2026 | AST |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | 11:00 PM | 15 Jul 2026 | GST |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | 12:00 AM | 16 Jul 2026 | PKT |
| 🇧🇩 Bangladesh | 01:00 AM | 16 Jul 2026 | BST |
| 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka | 12:30 AM | 16 Jul 2026 | SLST |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 08:00 PM | 15 Jul 2026 | BST |
| 🇺🇸 USA - New York | 03:00 PM | 15 Jul 2026 | EDT |
| 🇺🇸 USA - Los Angeles | 12:00 PM | 15 Jul 2026 | PDT |
| 🇦🇺 Australia - Sydney | 05:00 AM | 16 Jul 2026 | AEST |
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Argentina vs England - Broadcast & Coverage Information
FIFA World Cup 2026 matches air through officially licensed regional broadcasters in each territory. Regional availability varies. Contact your authorised broadcast provider for territory-specific details. Kick-off is at 12:45 AM NST NST. Not sure what that means for your time zone? Our Match Time Zone Converter gives you the answer instantly. The governing body controls FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast rights by territory and distributes them to authorised operators only - no grey-market streams hold those rights.
About This Match
From South America to Southeast Asia, FIFA World Cup 2026 commands a fanbase that few competitions in world football can match. Fans across South Asia, the Gulf, and East Asia will follow this match. xG, pressing intensity, and set-piece delivery will each carry weight here. The Semi Finals contest between Argentina and England kicks off at 12:45 AM NST Nepal Standard Time on 16 JUL at Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta.
Quantitative Match Projection & Structural Analysis
England enters this Semi Finals encounter in FIFA World Cup 2026 as the marginal analytical favourite - 59.4% win probability against Argentina at 40.6%. The projection points to a real quantitative edge for England. The structural edge traces back to results trajectory over recent competitive matches (outcome trend across the last 5-8 games, weighted by the quality of opposition faced), and positional depth across the XI (the strength of available alternatives without compromising the team's tactical shape). Dig into the competitive modelling and progressive pass threat - xT or deep-progression danger (expected threat generated from line-breaking passes into the final third), high-turnover generation rate (how often a team wins the ball back within five seconds of losing it in advanced zones), and backline structural integrity (how cleanly a defence holds its shape against overlapping and underlapping runs in behind) emerge as the variables with the clearest link to what the final scoreline looks like. A draw is a real possibility here, especially if both sides build from defensive shape rather than committing early.
Disclaimer: Win probability figures are pre-match statistical estimates built from historical team coefficients (aggregated performance scores that rank team strength across competitions), recent form data, and competition context. This data is for editorial and analytical purposes only. It is not a prediction, and it is not financial or betting advice.
About FIFA World Cup 2026 - Semi Finals
The FIFA World Cup 2026 runs across the United States, Canada, and Mexico - the first edition to field 48 teams across three host nations. Twelve groups of four make up the group stage. The top two from each group, plus the eight best third-placed sides, advance to a Round of 32. No World Cup in the tournament's history has used this format before. Map the remaining fixtures and see which routes to the final stages stay open - use our Tournament Bracket Generator. Dropped points at the Semi Finals stage of FIFA World Cup 2026 are hard to recover from. The table starts to tell its story here. This contest between Argentina and England on 16 JUL will reach fans across key viewing markets regionally and globally.
Match Venue - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta
Both teams take the field at Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta for this Semi Finals fixture in FIFA World Cup 2026, where ground conditions will shape how the contest runs. Not sure what time this match starts where you are? Our Match Time Zone Converter gives you an instant answer for any country. Check accredited ticketing platforms for capacity and entry information before heading to the ground. Ground conditions shape the final XI. That is not a minor consideration at this level. Weather shifts. Pitch wear sets in. The ground itself becomes a factor.
Frequently Asked Questions - Argentina vs England
- What time does Argentina vs England start in Nepal?
- The confirmed start time for Argentina vs England is 12:45 AM NST NST on 16 JUL. NST sits at UTC+5:45, which puts it 15 minutes ahead of IST.
- How long does Argentina vs England last?
- This match is expected to run for around 3h 30m. Weather delays, DLS calculations, or injury stoppages can change the final runtime.
- Where is Argentina vs England being played?
- Both teams play this fixture at Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta.
- What stage or round is Argentina vs England?
- This fixture sits in the Semi Finals round of FIFA World Cup 2026.
- What time is Argentina vs England in Japan, South Korea, and Malaysia?
- JST and KST are both UTC+9. MYT is UTC+8. The timezone table above lists the confirmed local start time for each.
- What time is Argentina vs England in India?
- IST is UTC+5:30 - 15 minutes behind NST. Find the exact IST kick-off time in the match time table above.
- What time is Argentina vs England in UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar?
- Gulf viewers fall into two zones: UTC+3 (KSA, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain) and UTC+4 (UAE, Oman). Check the schedule table on this page for your exact local start time.
- How can I follow Argentina vs England coverage?
- Territory-specific licensed broadcasters - assigned by the relevant governing body - hold the official rights to FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. Check with your local authorised TV or satellite provider for what is available in your region.
- Where can I find a tournament bracket or odds converter for FIFA World Cup 2026?
- Use our Tournament Bracket Generator (https://onotvs.blogspot.com/p/tournament-bracket-generator.html) to map the remaining fixtures, or the Odds Converter (https://onotvs.blogspot.com/p/odds-converter.html) to switch between betting odds formats.
Stadium details, match timings, and broadcast arrangements are subject to change. Playing XI announcements come roughly 60 minutes before start time. Broadcast rights and regional access vary by country. All times reflect Nepal Standard Time (NST, UTC+5:45) unless a different zone is shown.