England
Argentina
Team Overview
In their latest World Cup match, England faced Norway and secured a 2-1 victory. This win continues their strong performance in the tournament, keeping them in contention for the title.
Match statistics (Norway vs England):
Team Overview
Argentina triumphed over Switzerland in their most recent World Cup outing, winning 3-1. This victory marks another step in their impressive run as they aim for the championship.
Match statistics (Argentina vs Switzerland):
In a gripping World Cup semi-final, Argentina triumphed over England with a score of 2-1, securing their place in the final. The match, held on July 15, 2026, showcased a dramatic turnaround in the latter stages, with Argentina scoring twice in the dying minutes.
Both teams entered the match with high expectations, but the first half ended goalless, with England struggling to maintain possession, managing only 36% compared to Argentina's 64%. The South Americans dominated the attacking play, registering 15 total shots, five of which were on target, while England could only muster five shots in total.
The breakthrough came in the 55th minute when England's Anthony Gordon found the net, assisted by M. Rogers. However, Argentina responded with resilience. E. Fernandez equalized in the 85th minute, finishing off a move initiated by the legendary Lionel Messi. Just when it seemed the match would head to extra time, Lautaro Martinez struck in the second minute of stoppage time, sealing a dramatic victory for Argentina.
Despite England's efforts, which included a solitary yellow card for E. Anderson, they were unable to recover from Argentina's late surge. The match highlighted Argentina's tactical prowess and ability to capitalize on key moments, while England will reflect on missed opportunities and a lack of clinical finishing.
England has shown a strong performance in their recent matches, winning 4 out of their last 5 games. They scored a total of 9 goals while conceding 4, averaging 2.25 goals per game. In contrast, Argentina has also been in good form, winning 4 out of their last 5 matches, scoring 12 goals and conceding 6, which gives them an average of 3.0 goals per game.
In their last encounter, Argentina defeated England 2-1, showcasing their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Argentina had a higher expected goals (xG) of 1.84 compared to England's 0.53 in that match. Additionally, Argentina maintained 64% possession, indicating their control over the game. The teams' head-to-head record shows Argentina winning the only match played, with an average of 3 goals per game in their encounters.
In terms of tactical expectations, Argentina is likely to employ a high-pressing strategy, aiming to disrupt England's build-up play while utilizing their speed on the wings to exploit defensive gaps. England may focus on counter-attacks, relying on quick transitions to capitalize on any defensive lapses from Argentina.
J. Pickford
G
E. Konsa
D
J. Stones
D
M. Guehi
D
N. O'Reilly
D
D. Rice
M
E. Anderson
M
N. Madueke
M
J. Bellingham
M
A. Gordon
M
H. Kane
F
E. Martinez
G
N. Molina
D
C. Romero
D
L. Martinez
D
N. Tagliafico
D
L. Paredes
M
R. de Paul
M
E. Fernandez
M
A. Mac Allister
M
L. Messi
F
J. Alvarez
F
