The two nations will battle for a place in the final as they renew an historic World Cup rivalry
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Thomas Tuchel confirms Declan Rice availability ahead of World Cup semi-final
England and Argentina are ready to renew an historic World Cup rivalry as the two nations battle for a place in the final.
Spain await the winners of mouthwatering meeting in Atlanta between two sides that have shared plenty of memorable moments at this tournament over the last 60 years. Thomas Tuchel has been given a huge fitness boost after declaring Declan Rice fit to start the semi-final, but the England manager has decisions to make defensively as he bids to combat Lionel Messi – facing England for the first time in his career – and the rest of the attacking array at the disposal of the defending champions.
Can England advance to a men’s World Cup final for the first time since 1966? A politically-charged encounter could well be in store with security increased at the Atlanta Stadium, while Tuchel and Harry Kane have both hit out at suggestions of a rift in camp. They, and Argentina, now know it will be Spain in the final after the European champions comprehensively shut down France to book their spot in New York on Sunday. Who will join them?
Follow all of the latest ahead of England vs Argentina with our live blog below:
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Thomas Tuchel confirms Declan Rice ‘ready to start’ against Argentina after illness
There’s good news overnight for England supporters – Declan Rice is seemingly fit to start after overcoming the illness that has bothered him in the last week or so.
Thomas Tuchel confirms Declan Rice ‘ready to start’ against Argentina after illness
Rice trained with the squad on Tuesday and Tuchel is confident in his ability to start after illness
Harry Latham-Coyle15 July 2026 07:45
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The truth about England v Argentina and where a chaotic World Cup semi-final will be decided
Big game. Big day. Miguel Delaney sets the scene from Atlanta:
The truth about England v Argentina and where a chaotic semi-final will be decided
The nature of Thomas Tuchel and Jude Bellingham’s reaction to victory over Norway has sparked controversy, but, as Miguel Delaney explains, England could harness the emotions against the most emotional team of all and fierce rivals Argentina in Atlanta
Harry Latham-Coyle15 July 2026 07:37
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England vs Argentina LIVE
A very good morning. How are we feeling? For England and Argentina, a potentially defining day is here, with old World Cup foes preparing to renew a special, storied and significant rivalry in a semi-final battle in Atlanta. Spain await the winner – and we’ll have all of the latest ahead of kick off at 8pm BST tonight...
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Harry Latham-Coyle15 July 2026 07:31