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England 1–2 Argentina · Semi-Final Match Report

England 1–2 Argentina · Semi-Final. Full-time report with Elo ratings, FIFA rankings and verified match facts.

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England 1–2 Argentina · Semi-Final · Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta.

This pre-match fact update covers England (ENG) and Argentina (ARG). Elo lists ENG at 2097 and ARG at 2177, a 80 point gap. Roster data lists ENG with 26 players at average age 26.7, and ARG with 26 players at average age 28.6.

Key numbers

  • Elo rating: England 2097 · Argentina 2177
  • FIFA ranking: England #3 · Argentina #1

What to watch

  • Match status: scheduled; ENG vs ARG kicks off at 2026-07-15T19:00:00Z.
  • Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, USA.
  • Scheduled UTC: 2026-07-15T19:00:00Z.

Fact box

  • Scheduled UTC: 2026-07-15T19:00:00Z.
  • Match status: scheduled; ENG vs ARG kicks off at 2026-07-15T19:00:00Z.
  • Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, USA.
  • FIFA ranks: ENG 3, ARG 1.

Squad notes

  • Harry Kane (Offence) — Harry Kane is listed as Offence; roster age 32; DOB 1993-07-28.
  • Jude Bellingham (Midfield) — Jude Bellingham is listed as Midfield; roster age 22; DOB 2003-06-29.
  • John Stones (Defence) — John Stones is listed as Defence; roster age 32; DOB 1994-05-28.
  • Lionel Messi (Offence) — Lionel Messi is listed as Offence; roster age 38; DOB 1987-06-24.
  • Emiliano Martínez (Goalkeeper) — Emiliano Martínez is listed as Goalkeeper; roster age 33; DOB 1992-09-02.
  • Nicolás Otamendi (Defence) — Nicolás Otamendi is listed as Defence; roster age 38; DOB 1988-02-12.

--- Compiled by GoalPulse's AI match desk from the verified fact pack — figures only, no added narrative.

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