🔴 World Cup 2026 Live: Two assists for Messi as Argentina come from behind to beat England 2-1 | OneFootball

England and Argentina player ratings

A great night for Lionel Messi, while some of England’s defenders gave a good account of themselves.

Read our full player ratings here!

2026-07-15 22:41:54

Harry Kane on "gutting" England loss

Harry Kane has spoken out on England’s defeat to Argentina, describing it as “gutting” as the Three Lions miss out on a place in the World Cup final…

2026-07-15 22:38:29

Argentina come from behind to reach the final

It’s full time and Argentina have done it. Lautaro Martinez scored a lovely header after great play by Lionel Messi, and that’s it for England’s World Cup dream.

It’ll now be Argentina vs Spain in this Sunday’s World Cup final, while England take on France in the third place playoff.

2026-07-15 22:06:38

Nine minutes to go

NINE minutes of stoppage time added on. Could we be heading for extra time?

2026-07-15 21:52:25

What a goal by Enzo Fernandez!

Argentina have equalised and it’s a stunning strike by Enzo Fernandez!

1-1 with about five minutes left…

2026-07-15 21:48:19

Argentina hit the post!

Argentina have come VERY close a couple of times now as England sit back.

Alexis Mac Allister hit the post and had another effort saved by Jordan Pickford.

About 15 minutes to go…

2026-07-15 21:39:40

Djed Spence's immense challenge

What a moment from Djed Spence – not always a starter for England at this World Cup, but he timed this challenge to perfection!

2026-07-15 21:34:05

Watch Gordon's goal!

WATCH Gordon’s goal here!

2026-07-15 21:32:11

England take the lead!

This is not a drill! England have gone 1-0 up against Argentina in the World Cup semi-final! Anthony Gordon finished well after a lovely move involving Morgan Rogers and Declan Rice.

Then almost immediately Djed Spence put in a great challenge to prevent an Argentina equaliser.

Could this really be England’s night?

2026-07-15 21:20:13

HT England 0-0 Argentina

The referee blows for half time and it’s England 0-0 Argentina.

A lot of fouls, but not a lot of other meaningful action so far. Seems like a game that’s highly unlikely to end with all 22 players on the field.

Let’s hope we see more from star names like Lionel Messi and Harry Kane in the second period.

2026-07-15 20:51:49

Still goalless

We’re coming up to half time and it’s still England 0-0 Argentina.

Enzo Fernandez struck a lovely effort just over the bar, while England have had a couple of decent chances from free-kicks.

Overall, though, not the classic we were hoping for so far…

2026-07-15 20:40:54

Declan Rice praises "incredible" Morgan Rogers

Morgan Rogers has been linked with Arsenal, and it seems Declan Rice is a big fan of his England teammate.

Speaking ahead of tonight’s big game against Argentina in the World Cup semi-final, Rice singled out Rogers as “incredible” as he comes into the starting line up.

Full story here!

2026-07-15 20:14:08

Harry Kane breaks another England record

Harry Kane celebrates England’s win over Norway (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)

It’s a big night for Harry Kane.

The Bayern Munich striker starts for England as he’s set to make his 121st appearance for his country – the most of any outfield player in the national team’s history.

Kane is also now just four caps away from equalling Peter Shilton’s all-time England appearance record.

A legend of English football – will he have a big impact against Argentina in tonight’s World Cup semi-final?

2026-07-15 18:48:53

England expected line up vs Argentina

England’s expected line up to take on Argentina is as follows, as per BBC’s Sami Mokbel:

Pickford; James, Stones, Guehi, Spence; Rice, Anderson; Rogers, Bellingham, Gordon; Kane.

2026-07-15 18:11:05

Morgan Rogers to start on the right vs Argentina

England manager Thomas Tuchel is reportedly set to start Morgan Rogers on the right against Argentina tonight.

This is a big call by Tuchel, who has perhaps understandably decided not to go with the unconvincing Noni Madueke again, while Bukayo Saka has not been 100% fit at this World Cup.

Full story here!

2026-07-15 17:47:28

Messi vs Kane

It’s Messi vs Kane tonight – here’s a look at their career stats up to now and how they compare…

2026-07-15 16:49:00

Wayne Rooney tips Harry Kane to "destroy" Argentina defenders

Harry Kane (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

Wayne Rooney has made the bold claim that he could see Harry Kane destroying Argentina’s centre-backs if he’s really on his game tonight.

England take on the reigning world champions in this 2026 World Cup semi-final, and it will be intriguing to see who comes out on top to join Spain in this Sunday’s final.

Rooney is clearly confident, however, that Kane is just the kind of striker that Argentina duo Lisandro Martinez and Cristian Romero won’t want to be playing against.

Full story here!

2026-07-15 15:32:50

Marc Guehi says all the pressure is on Argentina

England defender Marc Guehi seems convinced all the pressure is on Argentina in tonight’s World Cup semi-final.

Watch below as Guehi says the defending world champions need to come out and play and show what they’re about as they try to retain their title, playing down any talk of the pressure being on England…

2026-07-15 15:13:07

Thomas Tuchel discusses Lionel Messi tactical plan

England manager Thomas Tuchel would not get drawn into a debate about whether Lionel Messi is the greatest player of all time.

The Three Lions boss also admitted he had one idea about how he might try to stop Messi in tonight’s World Cup semi-final…

Full story here!

2026-07-15 15:06:41

Michael Olise slammed with 2/10 rating

Michael Olise looks on during France’s World Cup semi-final defeat (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)

Michael Olise just wasn’t at it in France’s World Cup semi-final defeat against Spain.

The Bayern Munich winger, who has been linked with Liverpool, is normally one of Les Bleus’ most dangerous players, but he looked nervous in this game and made a few mistakes with his passing.

Full story here!

14th Jul 2026, 23:01

Spain through to the final

Spain are through to the World Cup final! They’ll face either England or Argentina…who do you think it will be?

14th Jul 2026, 22:21

Pedro Porro makes it 2-0 to Spain!

Pedro Porro has scored for Spain and they’re now in total control of this semi-final against France!

A lovely flowing team move by Spain put Porro through and he made no mistake with an emphatic finish.

WATCH the goal here!

14th Jul 2026, 21:34

William Saliba goes off injured

Not a great moment for France or Arsenal as William Saliba suddenly seemed to have a serious problem that meant he had to be subbed off.

The 25-year-old looked in serious discomfort and has been suffering with a long-term back problem.

14th Jul 2026, 20:44