England vs Argentina: World Cup semi-final preview and how to watch
England vs Argentina: World Cup semi-final preview

England will face Argentina in a World Cup semi-final on Wednesday in Atlanta, with a place in the final at stake. The match kicks off at 3pm ET at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

How to watch England vs Argentina

In the United States, the game will be broadcast on FOX and Telemundo, with streaming available on Fubo. Canadian viewers can watch on TSN, while BBC One will show the match in the United Kingdom. In Australia, SBS will provide coverage.

Match background

Argentina are defending the title they won in Qatar three-and-a-half years ago, but have struggled to find top form this summer, relying on Lionel Messi to drag them through several matches. England, under Thomas Tuchel, are targeting their first World Cup final since 1966, having grown into the tournament with gutsy wins over Mexico and Norway.

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Key storylines

The rivalry between Argentina and England is steeped in World Cup history, including the 'Hand of God' and 'Goal of the Century' in 1986, and David Beckham's sending off in 1998. Both teams have shown grit to reach this stage, with England coming from behind against DR Congo and Norway, and Argentina rallying from 2-0 down against Egypt in the 79th minute.

Players to watch

Jude Bellingham has been outstanding for England, scoring six goals in six games. Argentina's midfield-heavy system could provide Messi with the platform to decide another match, while England's Bellingham may exploit Argentina's defensive transitions.

What's at stake

This is England's first competitive meeting with Argentina since 2002, and a win would send them to the final for the first time since 1966. Argentina are aiming to continue their title defence and reach another final.

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