England vs Argentina World Cup prediction, betting odds tips, match preview & lineups World Cup 2026!
England vs Argentina prediction today? Expect a blockbuster World Cup semifinal when England take on Argentina at Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta Stadium) in Atlanta, Georgia, on Wednesday, 15 July 2026.
This is the fixture that neutrals have been craving since the quarter-finals took shape a renewal of one of football’s most storied rivalries, a clash between two global superpowers with a place in the World Cup final on the line.
England booked their spot with a tense 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway in Miami, Jude Bellingham scoring twice to send the Three Lions through.
Argentina survived their own war of attrition, outlasting Switzerland 3-1 after 120 minutes in Kansas City, with Julian Alvarez producing a wonderstrike in extra time to break Swiss hearts.
The winner moves on to the final against either France or Spain. For England, it’s about ending 60 years of hurt.
🚨 🇦🇷 ARGENTINA VS ENGLAND. 🏴
WORLD CUP SEMI-FINALS. 🏆 pic.twitter.com/2nj7FFIACv
— All About Argentina 🛎🇦🇷 (@AlbicelesteTalk) July 12, 2026
For Argentina, it’s about becoming the first team since Brazil in the 1960s to repeat as World Cup champions. In Atlanta, under the Georgia sun, something has to give.
Read on for our England vs Argentina World Cup 2026 prediction for Wednesday’s match. Watch & Bet on Football =>
England vs Argentina odds and betting tips (1X2)
What are the England vs Argentina predictions according to the winner odds?
| Odds England vs Argentina 1X2 | ||
| 1 | X | 2 |
| 2.80 | 3.05 | 2.75 |
| Odds England vs Argentina 1X, 12 & X2 | ||
| 1X | 12 | 2X |
| 1.30 | 1.90 | 1.35 |
| Odds Both Teams To Score (BTTS) | ||
| YES | NO | |
| 2.00 | 1.80 | |
| Odds To Score Over/Under 2.5 Goals |
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| O 2,5 | U 2,5 | |
| 2.20 | 1.65 | |
England vs Argentina betting odds and tips – here is our England vs Argentina predictions, odds and betting tips!
Argentina vs England betting tips? Here are the best England vs Argentina betting odds and our Argentina vs England predictions and betting tips.
Our betting prediction backs Argentina to defeat England in a tight World Cup semifinal at 2.75 with bet365. Below you can read the reasons behind our Argentina vs England betting tips prediction. Watch & Bet on Football =>
England topped Group L with wins over Croatia and Panama, though a flat draw with Ghana raised concerns.
They survived scares against DR Congo and Mexico via late heroics, before Bellingham’s brace downed Norway in the quarter-final.
However, their attack is dangerously concentrated, Kane and Bellingham have scored 10 of 12 goals. Tuchel faces a crisis: Henderson is out, Rice is half-fit, and Quansah is suspended.
Argentina, the comeback kings, rallied from 2-0 down against Egypt with three late goals and beat Switzerland despite defensive lapses.
Messi has eight goals and an assist, but Scaloni’s midfield has been overrun, exposing the defence. Crucially, Argentina possess greater tournament nous and clutch finishing.
England’s over-reliance on their twin stars leaves them open to tactical neutralization.
While Bellingham offers individual magic, Argentina’s collective resilience and Messi’s big-game pedigree should edge this contest inside 90 minutes.
England vs Argentina Winner Prediction Today
Our England vs Argentina Full Time Result prediction is the Argentina to win at 2.75 with bet365.
| 1 | X | 2 |
| 2.80 | 3.05 | 2.75 |
Odds England vs Argentina Both Teams To Score Goal (BTTS)
We expect both teams to score (BTTS Yes) at around 2.00. Both sides have shown attacking quality throughout the tournament. England have scored in five of six matches, Argentina in all six. The knockout stakes should force both sides to be adventurous.
| BTTS YES | BTTS NO |
| 2.00 | 1.80 |
Odds Argentina vs England To Score Over/Under 2.5 Goals
What are the best odds on over and under 2.5 goals? We expect under 2.5 goals at around 1.65. Semifinals tend to be tight affairs, and both sides have shown defensive resilience when it matters most. Under 2.5 goals has been the winning selection in several of Argentina’s knockout matches.
| Over 2.5 goals | Under 2.5 goals |
| 2.20 | 1.65 |
England vs Argentina Correct Score Prediction
Our England vs Argentina correct score prediction is Argentina to win 2-1 at 5.50 with bet365.
England vs Argentina First Goal Scorer Prediction
Harry Kane has been England’s best player at this tournament, with 6 goals already under his name.
| England goal scorers | Score | First |
| Harry Kane | 2.60 | 5.00 |
| Jude Bellingham | 3.00 | 5.50 |
| Marcus Rashford | 3.50 | 6.50 |
| Bukayo Saka | 4.00 | 7.50 |
Lionel Messi has been Argentina heart at this tournament, with eight goals including crucial strikes against Egypt and Switzerland.
| Argentina goal scorers | Score | First |
| Lionel Messi | 2.40 | 4.50 |
| Julian Alvarez | 3.00 | 5.50 |
| Alexis Mac Allister | 3.50 | 6.50 |
| Lautaro Martinez | 4.00 | 7.00 |
Our England vs Argentina first goal scorer prediction is that we expect Lionel Messi to score first goal at 4.50 with bet365.
Reasons for England vs Argentina predictions
Here are our reasons for our England vs Argentina prediction and betting tips.
Argentina enter this semi-final as slender 2.75 with bet365 favourites, and it’s easy to see why.
Scaloni’s side have developed an almost unshakeable winning habit, navigating three do-or-die knockout tests extra-time drama against Cape Verde, a stunning two-goal rescue mission versus Egypt, and another extended shift against Switzerland.
They’ve netted 13 times so far, with Messi contributing eight of those to push his all-time World Cup tally to 21.
Alvarez has also stepped up brilliantly, none more so than with that stunning strike that broke Swiss hearts.
England, for all their grit, face a genuine leap in opposition quality. Their attacking chart is alarmingly narrow, Kane and Bellingham have accounted for ten of their dozen goals and Tuchel’s squad is creaking at the seams.
Quansah is sidelined through suspension, Henderson is out entirely, and Rice is clearly labouring. While England’s backline coped admirably with Haaland, Argentina’s fluid front line poses a wholly different menace.
History offers little comfort, either. Across 14 meetings, England hold six wins to Argentina’s five, but in World Cup knockouts, the Albiceleste have landed the decisive blows, the 1986 quarter-final and the 1998 last-16.
That big-game nous, combined with Messi’s otherworldly brilliance and a collective refusal to lose, makes Argentina the likelier victors inside regulation time.
Our England vs Argentina prediction and betting odds tips
Here are our England vs Argentina predictions and betting odds and our betting tips for the weekend match in the World Cup 2026.
| Market | Predictions | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Full Time Result | Argentina Win | 2.75 |
| Both Teams To Score | Yes | 2.00 |
| Over/Under 2.5 Goals | Under 2.5 Goals | 1.65 |
| Correct Score | England 1-2 Argentina | 5.50 |
| First Goalscorer | Lionel Messi | 4.50 |
England vs Argentina Head to Head Matches Results, Form & Predicted Lineups
England have faced Argentina 14 times in official international matches, recording 6 wins, 5 draws, and 3 defeats. The rivalry has produced several memorable encounters, particularly in the FIFA World Cup.
This will be the sixth World Cup meeting between the two sides. It is also a remarkable quirk that Lionel Messi has never played against England in his career.
Here is England vs Argentina Head To Head Results:
| Games won by England: | 6 |
| Games drawn: | 5 |
| Games won by Argentina: | 3 |
England vs Argentina Previous Results
The rivalry is one of football’s most storied. The 1966 quarter-final saw Argentina captain Antonio Rattin sent off after 33 minutes, with England boss Alf Ramsey describing the Argentine side as “animals”.
The 1986 meeting produced Diego Maradona’s infamous “Hand of God” goal and his stunning solo effort one of the greatest goals ever scored.
The 1998 meeting saw David Beckham sent off for kicking out at Diego Simeone, with Argentina winning on penalties. The 2002 meeting saw Beckham redeem himself with a match-winning penalty.
England vs Argentina last five matches
| Date | Match | Result | Score | Competition |
| 09 May 1951 | England vs Argentina | W | 2-1 | International Friendly |
| 17 May 1953 | Argentina vs England | D | 0-0 | International Friendly |
| 02 Jun 1962 | England vs Argentina | W | 3-1 | FIFA World Cup |
| 06 Jun 1964 | Argentina vs England | L | 1-0 | Copa das Nações |
| 23 Jul 1966 | England vs Argentina | W | 1-0 | FIFA World Cup |
| 22 May 1974 | England vs Argentina | D | 2-2 | International Friendly |
| 12 Jun 1977 | Argentina vs England | D | 1-1 | International Friendly |
| 13 May 1980 | England vs Argentina | W | 3-1 | International Friendly |
| 22 Jun 1986 | Argentina vs England | L | 2-1 | FIFA World Cup |
| 25 May 1991 | England vs Argentina | D | 2-2 | England Challenge Cup |
| 30 Jun 1998 | Argentina vs England | L | 2-2* | FIFA World Cup (Argentina won on penalties) |
| 23 Feb 2000 | England vs Argentina | D | 0-0 | International Friendly |
| 07 Jun 2002 | Argentina vs England | W | 0-1 | FIFA World Cup |
| 12 Nov 2005 | Argentina vs England | W | 2-3 | International Friendly |
England last five matches results and recent form
England last 5 matches results and recent form: WWWWW
| Date | Match | Result | Score | Competition |
| 17 Jun 2026 | England vs Croatia | Win | 4–2 | FIFA World Cup |
| 23 Jun 2026 | England vs Ghana | Draw | 0–0 | FIFA World Cup |
| 27 Jun 2026 | Panama vs England | Win | 0–2 | FIFA World Cup |
| 01 Jul 2026 | England vs DR Congo | Win | 2–1 | FIFA World Cup |
| 05 Jul 2026 | Mexico vs England | Win | 2–3 | FIFA World Cup |
| 10 Jul 2026 | Norway vs England | Win | 1-2 | FIFA World Cup |
| 15 Jul 2026 | England vs Argentina | – | – | FIFA World Cup |
Argentina last five matches results and recent form
Argentina last 5 matches results and recent form: WWWWW
| Date | Match | Result | Score | Competition |
| 15 Jul 2026 | England vs Argentina | – | – | FIFA World Cup |
| 12 Jul 2026 | Argentina vs Switzerland | W | 3-1 | FIFA World Cup |
| 7 Jul 2026 | Argentina vs Egypt | W | 3-2 | FIFA World Cup |
| 3 Jul 2026 | Argentina vs Cape Verde | W | 3-2 (aet) | FIFA World Cup |
| 27 Jun 2026 | Argentina vs Jordan | W | 2-0 | FIFA World Cup |
| 22 Jun 2026 | Argentina vs Austria | W | 2-0 | FIFA World Cup |
| 16 Jun 2026 | Argentina vs Algeria | W | 3-0 | FIFA World Cup |
England vs Argentina team formations, predicted starting lineups & possible lineups today (XI)
Here are our England vs Argentina predictions of the team formations and starting 11 lineups for the World Cup 2026 match today. Watch & Bet on Football =>
England team formation (4-2-3-1)
England are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under Thomas Tuchel. Tuchel’s side will look to control possession and use the creativity of Bellingham and the pace of Saka and Rashford to unlock Argentina’s defence, with Kane leading the line.
Jarell Quansah is suspended and will miss the semifinal. Jordan Henderson is out with a broken wrist. Declan Rice is a major doubt after struggling with illness and a hamstring issue.
Ezri Konsa had cramp against Norway but is expected to be fit. Bukayo Saka is expected to start after being introduced as a substitute against Norway.
Argentina team formation (4-4-2)
Argentina are expected to deploy a 4-4-2 formation under Lionel Scaloni. Scaloni’s side will look to dominate possession and use the creativity of Messi and the pace of Álvarez to unlock England’s defence, with Lautaro Martínez leading the line.
Argentina are not thought to have any major fitness worries heading into the game. The back four is expected to feature Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez and Nicolás Tagliafico.
The midfield trio of Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernández and Alexis Mac Allister provides the perfect blend of energy, creativity and control.
England vs Argentina Starting Lineups
Here are the predicted England vs Argentina starting lineups today.
England predicted starting lineup vs Argentina today
England starting lineup XI (11): GK: Jordan Pickford | RB: Reece James | CB: Marc Guéhi | CB: Ezri Konsa | LB: Nico O’Reilly | CM: Elliot Anderson | CM: Kobbie Mainoo | RW: Bukayo Saka | AM: Jude Bellingham | LW: Marcus Rashford | ST: Harry Kane (C)
Argentina predicted starting lineup vs England today
Argentina starting lineup XI (11): GK: Emiliano Martínez | RB: Nahuel Molina | CB: Cristian Romero | CB: Lisandro Martínez | LB: Nicolás Tagliafico | CM: Rodrigo De Paul | CM: Enzo Fernández | CM: Alexis Mac Allister | RW: Lionel Messi (C) | ST: Lautaro Martínez | LW: Julián Álvarez
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