England and Argentina are locked in battle in one of the most anticipated World Cup semi-finals in recent memory, with both nations desperate to reach the final.
The two rivals meet at the FIFA World Cup 2026, renewing one of international football’s most storied and fiercely contested rivalries on the grandest stage of all.
Jordan Pickford starts in goal for England, tasked with keeping out an Argentina attack that includes the incomparable Lionel Messi.
Reece James and Dael Spence provide the width in defence, while Marc Guehi and John Stones form the central defensive partnership at the heart of England’s backline.
Declan Rice anchors the England midfield, with Eberechi Eze Anderson and Adam Gordon providing energy and creativity in the middle of the park.
Jude Bellingham operates in his advanced role, with Morgan Rogers also featuring as England look to unlock a well-organised Argentine defence.
Harry Kane leads the line for England, carrying the weight of a nation’s hopes as he bids to fire his country into a World Cup final.
Argentina boast a formidable starting lineup of their own, with Emiliano Martinez between the sticks and a back four featuring Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez and Nicolas Tagliafico.
Leandro Paredes, Alexis Mac Allister and Enzo Fernandez form the Argentine midfield engine room, providing the platform for their attacking talents to flourish.
Julian Alvarez and Giovanni Simeone support Messi in attack, giving Argentina a powerful and dynamic forward line capable of threatening any defence in the world.
Nicolas Gonzalez has come on as a substitute for Argentina, offering fresh legs and additional attacking threat as the game progresses.
BBC Sport users are invited to rate every player from both sides out of ten, with the player rater closing thirty minutes after the final whistle.
The average score from all user submissions will be displayed once the rating window has closed, giving fans a definitive verdict on the performance of every player on the pitch.
