England vs Argentina odds
England face Argentina in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals with a place in the final on the line.
Thomas Tuchel’s side had to dig deep in the last eight, eventually beating Norway 2-1 after extra time. Jude Bellingham scored both goals to drag the Three Lions through, sending England into only the fourth World Cup semi-final in their history.
Argentina also needed extra time in their quarter-final, pulling away to beat 10-man Switzerland 3-1. The defending champions now stand between England and a first World Cup final since 1966.
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This fixture brings together three of the leading contenders in the Golden Boot race, with Harry Kane, Bellingham and Lionel Messi all chasing individual honours as well as a place in the final.
Messi will also face England for the first time in his career, adding another layer of intrigue to an already huge occasion. Coral customers can explore match betting, goalscorer markets, correct score, over/under goals, both teams to score, cards, corners and Bet Builder options ahead of kick-off.
Can England beat Argentina?
England have shown plenty of resilience on their route to the last four, and Bellingham’s quarter-final display underlined how many different match-winners Tuchel has at his disposal
Argentina, though, bring vast knockout experience and a squad built around Messi’s ability to decide the biggest games. England will need to defend with discipline, manage the occasion and take their chances when they come.
What is at stake in England vs Argentina?
The winners will move into the 2026 World Cup final, while the losing side will drop into the third-place play-off.
For England, victory would secure only the second World Cup final appearance in the country’s history. For Argentina, it would keep alive their bid to retain the trophy.
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