Argentina will take on England in the second FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal at the Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday.
Both teams have a storied history in the World Cup with iconic encounters across eras starting from 1962.
Defending champion Argentina is aiming to make successive finals, while England seeks a first title-decider berth since 1966.
Argentina skipper Lionel Messi, who has the record for most goals and most appearances at the World Cup, will be facing England for the first time in his 21-year international career.
Messi has eight goals and two assists in this tournament, trailing Kylian Mbappe in the golden boot race with the Franchman having an assist more than the Argentine.
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Published on Jul 15, 2026