England face Argentina in second 2026 World Cup semifinal: Live updates
Argentina began the tournament with a 3-0 win against Algeria thanks to a Lionel Messi hat-trick, obviously.
That result was followed with wins over Austria and Jordan, 2-0 and 3-1 respectively, which ensured they topped Group J with a perfect record. However, things have proven a little more complicated in the knockout stages.
Cape Verde took the holders to extra time in the Round of 32 but Argentina scraped through with a 3-2 win that prevented perhaps the greatest shock in World Cup history.
There was another scare for Argentina in the round of 16 when they were 2-0 down against Egypt with just 11 minutes remaining.
A late flurry meant the game did not even go to extra time, Enzo Fernandez sealing the win deep into injury time.
In the quarter-final, Argentina were once again taken to extra time, on this occasion by the ten men of Switzerland following Breel Embolo’s red card.
Ultimately Messi and Co prevailed 3-1 to set up this mouthwatering clash with England.