World Cup 2026: England vs Argentina Odds, Best Bets & Prediction

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The next chapter in the England vs Argentina footballing rivalry continues, as these two proud nations collide once more.

The Three Lions have huffed and puffed in the tournament but their individual quality has seen them through to the last four.

Argentina have been in a similar situation, with some shaky moments along the way but Lionel Messi has once again led their charge.

A meeting with France or Spain in the World Cup final awaits and this should be a seismic battle in Atlanta.

England

World Cup semi finals aren't familiar places for England but they will need to be at their best to reach their first World Cup final in 60 years.

Thomas Tuchel's side have shown heart rather than flair in overcoming the likes of Mexico and Norway in the last two games but they are still in the competition.

Expectation within the England camp is sky high and this will be appointment viewing for England fans the world over.

Team News: Question marks loom over Declan Rice, while Jordan Henderson is injured and Jarnell Quansah is suspended.

Predicted Lineup: Pickford, Konsa, Stones, Guehi, Spence, Anderson, Bellingham, Rogers, Gordon, Saka & Kane.

Argentina

Holders Argentina have snuck under the radar a little at this tournament, with Lionel Messi almost single handedly leading their charge.

Tight wins over Egypt and Cape Verde were backed up with an extra time triumph over Switzerland and game management has become the key component to their success.

England will look to put pressure on them a little bit here and Argentina could relish playing without too much pressure.

Team News: Currently, Argentina have a fully fit squad to choose from.

Predicted Lineup: Martinez, Romero, Molina, Tagliafico, Martinez, Paredes, De Paul, Mac Allister, Fernandez, Alvarez & Messi.

• This will be the 15th meeting between these two sides, with England winning six, Argentina winning three and five finishing as draws.  
• England are looking to reach their first World Cup final since 1966.
• Argentina are looking to defend the World Cup title they won back in Qatar in 2022.
• Remarkably, this is going to be the sixth World Cup meeting between these two great nations, a head to head England lead 3-2.

World Cup semi finals are massive occasions and the prospect of England and Argentina colliding here feels huge.

The Three Lions are building momentum in this tournament and they have big name players, who are stepping up to the plate.

Argentina have always had those players in their ranks and they look well set to rattle into Thomas Tuchel's side in this one.

This will be very close, with Harry Kane and Lionel Messi both looking good value to score at 8/5 apiece.

However, Argentina are masters of managing big games and big occasions and they look good value to progress here at 11/10.

The match to finish as a draw (90 minute market) - 21/10

With a place in the World Cup final at stake, this will be a cagey and chaotic affair in Atlanta.

England are beginning to deal with the hype effectively in this tournament but this is a tall order, against a team that knows what it takes to win a World Cup.

Much of Argentina's campaign has been played on the edge and they will find a way to get through this test.

Over 90 minutes, both sides look well matched but if it takes extra time and/or penalties, Argentina look well placed to prevail.