All the latest before France and Spain meet in the last four of the 2026 Fifa World Cup with a place in the final up for grabs.

A World Cup semi-final between Argentina and England scarcely needs extra storylines, but Wednesday's clash in Atlanta arrives carrying decades of soccer drama, political baggage and two teams who have made a habit of surviving on the edge.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal between Argentina and England promises to be one of the tournament's most intense matches, and the spotlight will not only be on stars such as Lionel Messi and Jude Bellingham.

Chanted in the streets by Argentines to support soldiers on the front lines during the Falklands War in 1982, this song has since become an anthem for Albiceleste players and fans. Words sung even

England are potentially just 90 minutes from a place in the 2026 World Cup final as they prepare to face reigning champions Argentina in a heavyweight semi-final in Atlanta on Wednesday night.

England will have their first World Cup semi-final match in eight years on Wednesday, when Thomas Tuchel’s team takes on Argentina for a spot in Saturday’s final, with the winner facing either France or Spain.