12 July 2026
Argentina and England Set for Atlanta Semi-Final Showdown
Two of the tournament favourites are on a collision course after both booked their places in the last four this weekend.
Argentina and England will meet in a World Cup semi-final in Atlanta on Wednesday, setting up one of the most anticipated matches of the tournament. According to Reuters, Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez struck deep into extra time to seal a 3-1 quarter-final win over Switzerland, keeping Lionel Messi's side on course for back-to-back world titles.
On the other side of the draw, Jude Bellingham's double edged England past Norway in their own extra-time thriller, as reported by Reuters. The stage is now set for a blockbuster last-four meeting between two of the competition's standout teams.
Both sides showed they can dig deep when it matters most. The clash in Atlanta promises to be an extraordinary occasion, with Messi and Bellingham both in irresistible form heading into the week.
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