Soccer fans across the United States and the United Kingdom (where is called football, just like every other part of the globe) are eagerly counting down to today’s highly anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal kickoff, where England faces defending champion Argentina for a coveted spot in the July 19 final at New York/New Jersey Stadium. The Three Lions arrive at this historic rivalry match battle-tested under Thomas Tuchel, having recently survived a dramatic 10-man clash against co-hosts Mexico and a gritty quarterfinal comeback over Norway fueled by Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane, who have both netted a historic six goals each this tournament. Standing in their path is a relentless Argentine squad aiming to become the first nation to retain the World Cup trophy since Brazil in 1962, anchored by Lionel Messi’s record-breaking tournament scoring run and the country’s flawless historical record in semifinal appearances. Although Lionel Scaloni’s side required exhausting back-to-back extra-time thrillers to advance, their combative defensive spine of Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez, and goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez remains an intimidating barrier. As audiences tune in across global time zones, this mouthwatering clash of European offensive efficiency and South American tactical resilience will determine who advances to meet either France or Spain in the ultimate championship decider.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals continues this Wednesday, July 15, 2026, when England faces Argentina at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. This blockbuster match is scheduled to start at approximately 3:00 p.m. ET (Eastern Time). Here are the race start times for different countries in Latin America are:
In the United States, official coverage of the 2026 World Cup semifinals match between England and Argentina will be broadcasted on television and streaming by FOX Network, fuboTV, Telemundo, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo, FOX One, SiriusXM FC & Futbol de Primera Radio. In Great Britain, soccer fans can watch it on BBC Sport Web, BBC One, BBC iPlayer, TalkSport Radio UK & BBC Radio 5 Live.
In Latin America (including Mexico, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, the Dominican Republic, Uruguay, and Venezuela), the broadcasters are DIRECTV Sports, DGO and Disney Plus Premium (in some countries).
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