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Emily Compagno leads a discussion on a new survey revealing surprisingly high confidence among Americans about their soccer skills. The survey indicates that one in four Americans think they can score a World Cup penalty against a professional goalkeeper. Additionally, 26% of workers admitted to taking time off work for World Cup matches, and 4% watched every match, highlighting the tournament’s immense impact on viewers this summer.
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It’s the Three Lions against the defending champions in this epic World Cup semi-final in Atlanta on Wednesday.
England, led by Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, reached the quarter-finals after beating Erling Haaland and Norway at the weekend.
But they will face Argentina, with the Lionel Messi-led side looking to return to the World Cup final and defend their 2022 championship.
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Argentina’s Lionel Messi is looking to return to the World Cup final to defend his 2022 title, while Harry Kane and England hope to return to the final for the first time since 1966 when they meet in Atlanta on Wednesday. (GETTY)
For Messi, it was 2022 where many thought he would be done with the World Cup, especially after finally adding this victory to his illustrious resume. But he is back in 2026 and is among the favorites for the Golden Boot Award, scoring eight goals in six matches, although he was not among the three in the quarter-final match against Switzerland.
There was an option at the very end of the match as a consolation goal, but it was Lautaro Martínez who scored it. But Julián Álvarez’s magnificent goal in the 112th minute of extra time sealed victory for Argentina, who were playing with a man advantage after Breel Embolo received a red card in the 72nd minute.
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In England’s case, Bellingham was man of the match, scoring both of his team’s goals to beat Norway. One of them was controversial, however, after video replay showed a kick hit the wire holding the Skycam, and England needed just two passes before Bellingham made a guy miss and buried his shot in the back of the Norwegian net.
Although it hasn’t been announced yet, Bellingham’s second goal undeniably came after cleaning up Morgan Rogers’ shot that deflected off the Norwegian goalkeeper and landed right at his boot in injury time to send his team through to the semifinals.
Argentina have won two World Cup titles and fans are hoping striker Lionel Messi can take that to three at the 2018 tournament. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko, file)
In our turn, another England-Argentina clash is upon us. These two countries have achieved key moments in World Cup history, including Diego Maradona’s famous ‘Hand of God’ goal in 1986, while David Beckham received a red card for hitting Diego Simeone in 1998.
There is drama between these two teams, with one wanting the chance to defend their title, while the other is hoping to return to the final for the first time since 1966. England won the tournament that year and are hoping to bring the trophy home.
It’s Messi. It’s Kane. It’s England and Argentina, and it’s all on FOX. Here’s how to watch the game, including start time, TV information and streaming options.
England’s Jude Bellingham celebrates an equalizing goal in the first half against Norway. (Photo by Martin Rickett/PA Images via Getty Images)
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How to watch England vs Argentina
When: Wednesday July 15, 2026
Or : Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
TV: FOX
Flow: Watch on FOX One and FOX Sports
