The England v Argentina game in midweek featured a few challenges that wouldn’t have looked out of place on a rugby pitch, but after a spirited preview it’s now time for the main event. Both teams lost their first match of the 2026 Nations Championship before coming back strong last weekend to set up a mouth-watering showdown in Santiago del Estero.
The tension between these two nations is such that Steve Borthwick’s men have tried to remain as discreet as possible in Argentina this week. How this is possible with Henry Pollock in the group deserves an explanation that might prove just as fascinating as the game itself.
The divisive flanker came off the bench to score a hat-trick in an 8-73 win over a dreadful Fiji last weekend, but Borthwick still doesn’t trust the 21-year-old enough to start it from the start. He was named the unchanged XV, meaning Fin Smith and Jack van Poortvliet start in the halves, with Marcus Smith at full back.
Justo Piccardo, Marcos Kremer and Santiago Carreras crossed the white line for Los Pumas and Joaquin Oviedo scored twice in a five-try thrashing of Wales. It was the perfect response from Felipe Contepomi’s men, who had already traveled to Scotland in disappointing fashion. Carreras will be a threat with his link-up play at the Estadio San Juan del Bicentenario.
Read on as we explain how to watch Argentina vs England in the 2026 Nations Championship for free.
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Can you watch Argentina vs England for free?
Yes. Argentina vs England is broadcast free-to-air Rugbypass TV in the United States, on ITVX in the United Kingdom, and on Blank Media Set in Ireland.
Are you traveling abroad at the moment? You can use a VPN to watch Argentina vs England for free as if you were at home.
Use a VPN to watch Argentina vs England live streams
A VPN is a handy piece of software that can make your device appear to be in your home country, so you can unblock your usual service. The best VPN at the moment? We recommend NordVPN – it does it all and offers up to 75% off.
How to watch Argentina vs England live streams in the United States
Argentina vs England is available to live stream for FREE on Rugbypass TV in the United States.
You can connect via the Rugbypass TV website or app, and it works with Chromecast, Airplay, AppleTV and Android TV.
Outside the United States? Use a VPN while you travel away from home to unblock your feed.
How to watch Argentina vs England live streams in the UK
In the UK, Argentina v England is broadcast for free on ITV1with live streaming available via ITVX.
All you need is an account, a TV license and a UK postcode (eg HA9 0WS). Register here!
If you’re not in the UK but still want to connect, explore the VPN route shown above, which will help you access your accounts from anywhere.
How to watch Argentina vs England live streams in Ireland
Argentina vs England is streamed for free on Virgin Media One in Ireland, with live streaming available via the Blank Media Set platform.
Outside of Ireland? You will have to download a VPNas detailed above, to access your free Nations Championship stream from abroad.
How to watch Argentina vs England live streams in Australia
In Australia, Argentina vs England is exclusive to Stan Sports.
Stan Sport costs AU$20/month in addition to a Stan subscription, which itself starts at AU$12/month.
Not in Australia right now? You can simply use a VPN like NordVPN to watch the action as if you were at home.
How to watch Argentina vs England live streams in New Zealand
In New Zealand, Sky Sport Reviews broadcasts the Argentina vs England match.
You can access Sky Sport via satellite TV or get a live stream, with the Sky Sport Now subscription service from NZ$29.99 per day or NZ$59.99 per month.
Those outside New Zealand for any part of the Nations Championship can use NordVPN to access their home streaming service.
How to watch Argentina vs England live streams in South Africa
The Argentina vs England match is broadcast on Supersport in South Africa.
You will need to obtain a DStv access package to watch the 2026 Nations Championship, with prices starting at Rs99/month for the streaming version.
Abroad at the moment? Simply use a VPN and tell your device that you are back home and will be ready to go.
How to watch Argentina vs England live streams in Canada
In Canada, Argentina vs England is broadcast on Premier Sports.
You will need the CA$29.99 monthly pass to watch this game. Or to attend the entire tournament, there is the six-month pass at CA$79.99 or the annual subscription at CA$139.99/year.
If you’re outside of Canada but still want to catch the action, explore the VPN route shown above, which will help you access your accounts from anywhere.
What is the start time for Argentina vs England?
The scheduled kick-off time for Argentina against England on Saturday July 18 is 4:10 p.m. ART local time in Santiago del Estero, which is 12:10 p.m. PT / 3:10 p.m. ET / 8:10 p.m. BST.
It’s 5:10 a.m. AEST on Sunday July 19 in Australia.
What is the Argentina vs England head-to-head?
Los Pumas have won five of their previous 30 meetings with England. England have won 24 of them and the other ended in a draw.
In Argentina, the record is 3-10-1.
Can I watch Argentina vs England on my mobile?
Of course, most broadcasters offer streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or through your phone’s browser. For example, Rugbypass TV, ITVX, Virgin Media Play and 9Now all have dedicated apps.
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