England vs Argentina Team News & Predicted Line-Ups - Will Rice make the 2026 World Cup semi-final?
Argentina and England face off in the second semi-final of the 2026 World Cup in Atlanta. Argentina enter with a full squad, likely sticking to their previous winning line-up, led by Lionel Messi. England, managed by Thomas Tuchel, have some fitness concerns, most notably with Declan Rice, but Jude Bellingham remains in top form after scoring twice in the quarters. Key suspensions and injuries impact England’s selection, while Argentina debate between Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez up front. Both teams are aiming for a coveted spot in the final.
- Lionel Messi is a certain starter and Argentina have no injury or suspension worries
- Declan Rice's fitness is England's main concern after a half-time exit against Norway
- Jarrell Quansah is suspended and Jordan Henderson is out of the tournament
Argentina and England meet in the second semi-final of the 2026 World Cup at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday, with a place in the final on the line. Latest on how each side might line-up.
Lionel Scaloni has a clean bill of health for his Argentina side, while Thomas Tuchel is managing a handful of fitness calls.
England Team News
Declan Rice is England's main concern ahead of the 2026 World Cup semi-final showdown with Argentina.
Tuchel withdrew the Arsenal midfielder at half-time in the 2-1 quarter-final win over Norway, a call he described as tactical rather than fitness-related.
That followed the fact Rice had battled a virus and a hamstring problem in the build-up to the quarter-final in Miami. Marc Guehi, Rice and Reece James all returned to training in the days before the last four.
Jordan Henderson is out of the tournament, although he was kitted up for the quarter-final, after surgery on an arm injury suffered in the celebrations following the Mexico win.
Jarrell Quansah is suspended after his ban was extended to two matches for his sending off against Mexico.
Jude Bellingham scored both goals against Norway and continues to lead the line behind Harry Kane. Elliot Anderson partners Rice in midfield if the Arsenal man is passed fit.
England Predicted Line-Up
England (4-2-3-1)
Jordan Pickford; Ezri Konsa, John Stones, Marc Guehi, Nico O'Reilly; Declan Rice, Elliot Anderson; Bukayo Saka, Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon; Harry Kane.
Argentina Team News
Lionel Scaloni has no injury or suspension concerns and can name an unchanged side from the 3-1 extra-time win over Switzerland.
Lionel Messi is the one certain starter and captains the side, with Argentina keeping Emiliano Martinez behind a back four of Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez and Nicolas Tagliafico.
Scaloni's one genuine decision is up front. Julian Alvarez started alongside Messi against Switzerland and scored the extra-time winner, but Lautaro Martinez struck again off the bench and pushes for a start.
Leandro Paredes anchors a midfield of Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister and Enzo Fernandez. Gonzalo Montiel is on a yellow card and one booking from a ban.
Argentina Predicted Line-Up
Argentina (4-4-2)
Emiliano Martinez; Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Nicolas Tagliafico; Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister; Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez.
For the full match preview, betting tips and predicted score, see our Argentina vs England betting tips.
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