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Jude Bellingham scored both goals against Norway, propelling England to the semifinal. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final is nearly set — England and Argentina will face off, with the winner to play Spain in the final. Neither team has had a perfectly smooth route to the semifinal; England notched two gritty knockout wins, including a come-from-behind victory over Norway. Argentina, meanwhile, overcame a two-goal deficit against Egypt in a controversial but thrilling Round of 16 match.
At a Glance: How to Watch England vs. Argentina Semifinal
- Date, Start Time: Wednesday, July 15, at 3 p.m. ET
- Stream: DirecTV, YouTube TV, Fox One, Peacock (Spanish)
- TV channel: Fox (English), Telemundo (Spanish)
And while the stakes of every World Cup match feel high, there’s more weight to the match between Argentina and England. The 1982 Falklands War remains a fresh memory for both countries, even if none of the players on the pitch were born yet; still, Argentina and its fans often reference England and the Falklands War in their chants when they win games, regardless of who they’re facing.
The two countries last faced each other in a competitive match in 2002, during that year’s World Cup in South Korea and Japan. England won that match and has the better head-to-head record between the two. Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham’s side are the favorites heading into the match, but just slightly — and counting out Lionel Messi’s Argentina is always a risky idea. Whoever loses this match will face France in the third-place playoff.
When Is the England vs. Argentina World Cup Game? Start Time, Date
The match starts at 3 p.m. ET today, July 15, and takes place in Atlanta.
Where to Watch England vs. Argentina World Cup Game Online for Free
In the U.S., the match airs in English on Fox and in Spanish on Telemundo. Both channels are available for free with an antenna, or with a free trial to a live-TV streaming service like DirecTV or YouTube TV. Read on for a few options for streaming the England vs. Argentina semifinal.
DirecTV
get free trial➤ $44.99/month ➤ Five-day free trial ➤ Up to 185+ channels
Fox is available across a range of DirecTV packages, while Telemundo is most cheaply available with the MiEspanol Genre Pack. Each DirecTV plan is available with a five-day free trial.
YouTube TV
get free trial➤ Free trial (Length varies) ➤ $64.99/month ➤ Up to 100+ channels
YouTube TV is available with a free trial, and the streaming service includes both Fox and Telemundo in its standard plan. Likewise, the streamlined Sports Plan also includes both channels, which will give fans comprehensive access to the remaining games.
Fox One
get free trial➤ Three-day free trial ➤ $19.99/month
Fox One plans start at $20/mo., and the streaming service includes Fox, FS1, and Fox Deportes. The streaming service is available as a stand-alone plan or as an add-on to a Prime Video subscription.
Peacock
sign up at peacock➤ $10.99/month ➤ Includes Telemundo ➤ Includes Premier League
Peacock includes Spanish coverage of every game on Telemundo. While Peacock doesn’t have a free trial, it costs $10.99/mo for the Premium plan, making it more affordable than any other option on this list. Fans can also tune into the Premier League when the next season begins.
