What time is England vs. Argentina? Live stream, TV channel, kickoff schedule for World Cup 2026 semifinal match

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Argentina is two wins from becoming the first repeat World Cup champion since Brazil's back-to-back titles in 1958 and 1962, while England hasn't been this deep in a tournament since winning it all in 1966.

Argentina got here the hard way, needing extra time and late goals from Lautaro Martinez and Julian Alvarez to get past Switzerland, while England also needed extra time, with Jude Bellingham's 93rd-minute winner sinking Norway.

That performance pushed Bellingham into the Golden Boot conversation with six goals, tied with Harry Kane for fourth, but now he'll share the pitch with Lionel Messi, the tournament's joint leader with eight goals.

England actually holds the historical edge overall, up 3-1-1 in World Cup meetings and 6-5-2 in friendlies, though the two sides haven't met since 2005.

But even though England and Argentina are no strangers to the top-flight World Cup play, this match will be the first time England has faced Messi. Buckle up.

Here's everything you need to know to watch the England vs. Argentina World Cup semifinal match, including where to watch on TV or live stream, what time the game starts and more.

What time does England vs. Argentina kick off?

England vs. Argentina kicks off Wednesday, July 15, at 3 p.m. ET at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

Here's how that time translates across the United States time zones:

England vs. Argentina live stream, TV channel

• TV channel: FOX
• Live stream: fubo, Fox One, Fox Sports app/website

England vs. Argentina will be broadcast on FOX in the United States with streaming options available on its dedicated platforms.

The best place to catch the match is on streaming service fubo, which streams ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox and 100+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)

World Cup schedule today

All times Eastern.

Wednesday, July 15

• England vs. Argentina (3 p.m.)

MORE:Complete World Cup schedule and fixtures

2026 FIFA World Cup FAQs

When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to run from June 11 through July 19, 2026. It will be the first World Cup hosted across three countries: the United States, Canada and Mexico.

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The 2026 World Cup will be played across 16 host cities in North America, with matches taking place in the United States, Canada and Mexico. It will be the first men’s World Cup hosted by three countries.

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams, expanding from the 32-team format used in previous tournaments. The larger field also means more matches, more knockout-round games and more countries involved than ever before.

The 48 teams are Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cape Verde, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Curaçao, Czechia, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Senegal, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Türkiye, United States, Uruguay and Uzbekistan.

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Yes. Streaming options will depend on the match, language and broadcast partner. In the U.S., Fox Sports lists FOX and FS1, which are available on fubo for English-language coverage, while Telemundo will stream every match live on Peacock and the Telemundo App for Spanish-language coverage.

What channel is the 2026 World Cup on?

In the U.S., English-language matches are expected across FOX and FS1, which are available on fubo for those without cable, while Spanish-language coverage will air on Telemundo and Universo, which you can stream on DIRECTV and Peacock. Check the schedule for the specific match you want to watch.

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026. The match will be played at New York-New Jersey Stadium, FIFA’s tournament name for MetLife Stadium.

What time do World Cup games start?

Kickoff times vary by date, host city and round. Because the tournament is being played across multiple time zones in the United States, Canada and Mexico, fans should check the official match schedule for start times in their local time zone.