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

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FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Today

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

CompetitionFIFA World Cup 2026
MatchArgentina vs England
Date16 JUL
Start Time (NST)12:45 AM NST
Expected Duration3h 30m
VenueAtlanta Stadium, Atlanta
Stage / RoundSemi Finals

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Playing XI

ArgentinaEngland
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 / RegionLocal TimeDateTimezone
🇳🇵 Nepal12:45 AM16 Jul 2026NPT
🇮🇳 India12:30 AM16 Jul 2026IST
🇯🇵 Japan04:00 AM16 Jul 2026JST
🇰🇷 South Korea04:00 AM16 Jul 2026KST
🇦🇪 UAE / Dubai11:00 PM15 Jul 2026GST
🇲🇾 Malaysia03:00 AM16 Jul 2026MYT
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia10:00 PM15 Jul 2026AST
🇰🇼 Kuwait10:00 PM15 Jul 2026AST
🇧🇭 Bahrain10:00 PM15 Jul 2026AST
🇶🇦 Qatar10:00 PM15 Jul 2026AST
🇴🇲 Oman11:00 PM15 Jul 2026GST
🇵🇰 Pakistan12:00 AM16 Jul 2026PKT
🇧🇩 Bangladesh01:00 AM16 Jul 2026BST
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka12:30 AM16 Jul 2026SLST
🇬🇧 United Kingdom08:00 PM15 Jul 2026BST
🇺🇸 USA - New York03:00 PM15 Jul 2026EDT
🇺🇸 USA - Los Angeles12:00 PM15 Jul 2026PDT
🇦🇺 Australia - Sydney05:00 AM16 Jul 2026AEST

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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.

Argentina
40.6%
England
59.4%

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.