Live updates: Argentina and England meet in World Cup semifinal

What to Know

• Lionel Messi and Argentina will face off vs. Jude Bellingham and England in the second 2026 World Cup semifinal.
• Kickoff at Atlanta Stadium is set for 3 p.m. ET/2 p.m. CT/12 p.m. PT.
• Argentina enters the game as the No. 3-ranked team by FIFA, with England right behind at No. 4.
• La Albiceleste are attempting to repeat as World Cup champions, a rare feat that hasn’t happened in 70 years. They have three in total.
• The Three Lions have only one World Cup to their name, which came on home soil in 1966. They have not made the final since.
• Believe it or not, Messi will be facing England for the first time in his career. The two nations last faced off in a friendly in 2005, with England winning 3-2.
• Spain is awaiting the winner in Sunday’s final after eliminating France, the 2022 runners-up, 2-0 on Tuesday.