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23:55 / 15.07.2026·152·Sport

England and Argentina will face each other in the FIFA 2026 World Cup semi-final. The match starts tomorrow at 00:00 Tashkent time. The starting lineups for both teams have been announced ahead of the game.

England will play in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Jordan Pickford is in goal. The defensive line consists of Reece James, John Stones, Marc Guéhi, and Djed Spence. In defensive midfield are Declan Rice and Elliot Anderson, with Morgan Rogers in front of them, Jude Bellingham and Anthony Gordon. Harry Kane will lead the attack.

Argentina has chosen a 4-4-2 formation. Emiliano Martínez will guard the goal. The defense features Nicolás Tagliafico, Lisandro Martínez, Cristian Romero, and Nahuel Molina. The midfield includes Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister, Leandro Paredes, and Giuliano Simeone. The attack features the duo of Julián Álvarez and Lionel Messi .

The winner of this match will face Spain in the final. Spain reached the decisive game after defeating France 2-0 in the semi-final.

We will provide live text coverage of this match between England and Argentina on our website. Goals, dangerous situations, cards, substitutions, and key events will be covered in real-time throughout the match.

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Jude Bellingham won the ball back, but the referee whistled for a foul. The Englishman is unhappy with the decision.

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Marcus Rashford tried to pass from the edge of the box, but the defender intercepted and cleared the danger.

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Harry Kane played a long ball to the other side of the pitch, but it didn't find its target. Argentina will take the throw-in.

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Jordan Pickford launched a long ball forward, but Emiliano Martinez gathered it confidently.

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Substitution for England: Djed Spence leaves the pitch, Marcus Rashford comes on.

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Substitution for England: Ivan Toney comes on, replacing John Stones.

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Ezri Konsa crossed the ball into the England penalty area, but the defenders cleared the danger.

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Rodrigo de Paul was shown a yellow card by the referee for a foul.

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Alexis Mac Allister found space after a great pass and fired a powerful shot, but it hit the crossbar.

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Lautaro Martinez scored for Argentina, but the goal is under review.

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The fourth official has added 9 minutes of stoppage time.

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John Stones is down injured. The referee has stopped the game for medical attention.

Lionel Messi crossed the ball into the box, but the English defenders stayed alert and cleared the danger.

Lionel Messi sent the ball into the penalty area for Argentina, but a defender was alert and cleared the danger.

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What a strike! After a pass from Lionel Messi, Enzo Fernández fires into the bottom left corner from outside the box.

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Enzo Fernández fires into the bottom left corner from outside the box after a pass from Lionel Messi.

Lionel Messi took the corner kick short, even though many players were waiting for the ball inside the penalty area.

Enzo Fernández fired from distance, but Jordan Pickford made a brilliant save. Argentina will take a corner kick.

Lionel Messi delivered a cross into the box for Argentina, but his teammates couldn't reach it. The ball went out of play, England goalkeeper to take a goal kick.

Rodrigo de Paul fired a powerful shot from distance, but the defender blocked it.

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Substitution for England: Reece James is off, Dan Burn comes on.

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Substitution for England: Declan Rice leaves the pitch, Nico O'Reilly comes on.

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Substitution for England: Declan Rice leaves the pitch, Nico O'Reilly comes on.

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Reece James is injured and cannot continue. Dan Burn replaces him.

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Reece James needs medical attention. The English player is complaining of pain and the extent of his injury is currently unknown.

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Substitution for Argentina: Nicolás Tagliafico leaves the pitch, replaced by Lautaro Martínez.

Morgan Rogers shot from outside the box, but a defender blocked it.

Lionel Messi provided the pass for Nicolás González, who headed the ball just wide of the post. The referee signaled offside.

Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina) rose above the defenders to head the ball towards the center of the goal, but Jordan Pickford was ready and cleared the danger.

Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister headed the cross from the flank, but his effort went wide, hitting the post.

Gonzalo Montiel sent a cross into the Argentina box, but the England defenders cleared the danger.

Gonzalo Montiel crossed into the Argentina box, but the England defenders cleared the danger and sent the ball to the center.

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Substitution for Argentina: Lisandro Martínez leaves the pitch, replaced by Nicolás Otamendi.

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Substitution for Argentina: Gonzalo Montiel replaces Nahuel Molina. The referee has briefly paused the game.

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Substitution for Argentina: Rodrigo de Paul comes on, replacing Giuliano Simeone.

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Substitution for Argentina: Lisandro Martinez leaves the pitch, Nicolas Otamendi comes on.

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Substitution for Argentina: Nahuel Molina is off, Gonzalo Montiel is on.

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Substitution for Argentina: Lionel Scaloni replaces Giuliano Simeone with Rodrigo de Paul.

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Substitution for England: Ezri Konsa replaces Anthony Gordon.

A short break has been called in the game, the players are hydrating.

Nicolas Gonzalez headed the cross towards goal, but Jordan Pickford made a brilliant save to deny him.

Lionel Messi took the corner kick, but one of the English defenders headed the ball away to clear the danger.

Nicolas Tagliafico sent a cross into the box, but the England defenders cleared it. Argentina wins a corner.

Lionel Messi took a corner for Argentina, but the ball went straight into a crowd of defenders.

Nicolas Gonzalez couldn't find a teammate in the box, his cross was blocked by the defenders. Argentina will take a corner kick.

Declan Rice took advantage of the opportunity and fired a long-range shot. However, Emiliano Martinez made a brilliant save to deny Argentina a certain goal.

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Substitution for Argentina: Leandro Paredes leaves the pitch, replaced by Nicolás González.

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Substitution for Argentina: Leandro Paredes is off, Nicolás González comes on.

Lionel Messi tried to find his teammates with a pass from outside the box, but the English defenders cleared the danger.

Giuliano Simeone sent a dangerous cross into the box for Argentina. The England defender stayed alert and cleared the danger.

Giuliano Simeone delivered a dangerous cross into the box for Argentina, but the England defenders stayed alert and cleared the danger.

Enzo Fernández (Argentina) sent an inaccurate pass into the penalty area. The ball went out of play and England will restart with a goal kick.

Lionel Messi delivered the ball into the box for Argentina, but the English defenders cleared the danger.

Lionel Messi (Argentina) took a quick corner kick to increase the pace of the game.

Giuliano Simeone surged towards the Argentina goal, but the defender arrived in time to clear the danger.

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Anthony Gordon finished off a brilliant team move to double England's lead.

Leandro Paredes tried a long-range effort for Argentina, but it was well off target. The ball went wide of the left post, goal kick for England.

Nahuel Molina played a pass, but the England defender skillfully cleared the ball at the last moment.

Nahuel Molina's pass was brilliantly intercepted at the last moment by the England defender.

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Cristian Gabriel Romero has been booked for Argentina.

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In the 51st minute of the match between England and Argentina, Ismail Elfath booked Argentina defender Cristian Gabriel Romero with a yellow card for a foul.

Morgan Rogers attempted a cross for England, but the shot was blocked by the defenders.

Djed Spence played a long ball for England, but it lacked power and the Argentine defenders intercepted it.

Lionel Messi's pass was intercepted by the English defenders. Argentina continues to build their attack.

Lionel Messi took a quick corner kick for the Argentina national team.

Julian Alvarez hits a great shot for Argentina, but the goalkeeper makes a brilliant save. Argentina will take a corner kick.

Julian Alvarez controlled the ball inside the box and immediately fired into the bottom right corner. Jordan Pickford was there to make an easy save.

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The second half has begun. The second 45 minutes of the England vs Argentina match are underway.

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The first half has ended. England and Argentina head into the break tied.

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Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes committed a foul, and referee Ismail Elfath stopped the game.

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Jude Bellingham (England) is caught offside.

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At least 3 minutes added to the first half.

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The referee showed a yellow card to Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez.

Enzo Fernández unleashed a beautiful long-range strike. The Argentine was unlucky, as his shot went just over the crossbar.

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Elliot Anderson (England) has been cautioned by the referee.

Reece James' free kick for England went straight into the goalkeeper's hands.

Reece James' free kick went straight into the hands of the Argentina goalkeeper.

Djed Spence had a great chance, but was frustrated with himself after an inaccurate cross into the box.

John Stones headed the ball after the free kick, but it went well wide of the left post. The Argentina goalkeeper will restart with a goal kick.

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Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernández committed a foul. The referee showed him a yellow card.

Anthony Gordon committed a foul, so referee Ismail Elfath stopped play and awarded a free kick.

Anthony Gordon was cautioned by referee Ismail Elfath for a foul, and a free-kick was awarded to England.

Julian Alvarez dribbled past opponents in the box, but his pass to Lionel Messi was too strong. The ball went out of play, England's goalkeeper will take a goal kick.

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The referee blows the whistle and the players head for a short break.

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Ismail Elfath blows the whistle: Giuliano Simeone is booked with a yellow card for a reckless challenge during Argentina's attack.

Argentina played well and earned a corner kick.

Giuliano Simeone tried to cross into the box for Argentina, but the defenders blocked his path. Argentina wins a corner kick.

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Jude Bellingham received a red card for a rough challenge. Ismail Elfath does not tolerate such behavior on the pitch and called the foul.

Morgan Rogers picked up the ball for England and beat a defender, but referee Ismail Elfath blew for a foul in the attack and stopped play.

Lionel Messi is caught offside in the Argentina attack, the linesman raises his flag.

Emiliano Martinez intercepted Reece James' cross, and the English attack came to nothing.

Emiliano Martinez intercepted Reece James' pass, and the England attack broke down.

Djed Spence made an individual run for England, but the opposing defender blocked his path, preventing a dangerous situation.

Djed Spence made a solo run for England, but the opposing defender blocked his path and neutralized the threat.

Anthony Gordon felt free and tried to push forward, but the defenders cleared the ball and neutralized the threat.

Anthony Gordon tried to break forward, but the opposing defender managed to clear the ball.

The match has been stopped due to an offside by Argentina player Giuliano Simeone.

Elliot Anderson committed a foul on the opponent, and referee Ismail Elfath stopped the game.

Giuliano Simeone committed a foul while challenging for the ball, and play has been temporarily stopped. The Argentine player acknowledged his mistake and did not protest.

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England defender Reece James committed a foul. Referee Ismail Elfath blew the whistle and stopped the game.

Declan Rice took the corner, but this England attack was cleared.

Morgan Rogers sent a dangerous cross into the box, but the Argentina defenders cleared it. England will take a corner.

Referee Ismail Elfath blows the whistle. Argentina's Giuliano Simeone commits a foul in attack. The referee's decision stands.

Julian Alvarez (Argentina) tried to pass to his teammate, but the defenders blocked it.

Djed Spence tried to dribble past the defenders with a great run, but they managed to win the ball back.

Enzo Fernández (Argentina) committed a foul for a very rough challenge on his opponent.

Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes conceded a free kick for a rough challenge. Referee Ismail Elfath was right there to see it.

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The match has started, the game between England and Argentina is underway.

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