England vs Argentina Odds, Tips & Predictions: Rivals Clash in Mouth-Watering World Cup Semi-Final

Old foes England and Argentina lock horns in a mouth-watering 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final. Today’s tussle will take place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

These two international heavyweights are tough to split on paper, though the English are the ever-so-slight favourites with 10Bet. Check out this in-depth World Cup semi-final preview for the latest England vs Argentina odds and best bets.

England vs Argentina Odds & Preview

England secured their passage through to the knockout phase with ease, collecting seven points in the group stage to progress as Group L winners. Thomas Tuchel’s men beat Croatia and Panama and drew with Ghana.

The Three Lions were 15 minutes away from exiting the World Cup at the last-32 stage. They were 1-0 down against DR Congo in Atlanta, but two late Harry Kane goals gave the English a 2-1 victory.

In the Round of 16, England faced Mexico at the famous Estadio Azteca. The conditions and the stadium were against the Europeans, but Tuchel’s team held their nerve to edge a five-goal thriller, with Jude Bellingham (2) and Kane getting the goals.

Bellingham was England’s hero once again in the quarter-finals. They fell behind to Norway in Miami, but the Real Madrid superstar levelled before the break. Just three minutes into extra time, Bellingham struck again to give the Three Lions a 2-1 win and a place in the last four.

Argentina were one of just three nations to reach the knockouts with maximum points. Lionel Messi was in inspired form in Group J, netting six goals in victories over Algeria, Austria, and Jordan.

Messi was at it again in the Round of 32, scoring in a 3-2 win against Cape Verde. The minnows caused the world champions many problems, taking the tie to extra time and losing only to an own goal.

Argentina won 3-2 again in a dramatic last-16 game against Egypt. Lionel Scaloni’s side were two goals down until the 79th minute, but late efforts from Cristian Romero, Messi, and Enzo Fernandez turned the tie on its head.

Argentina were not at their best in the quarter-finals against Switzerland, either. After a 1-1 draw in normal time, extra-time goals from Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez gave them a 3-1 victory against the ten-player Swiss.

This is the first competitive meeting between the rivals since the 2002 World Cup group phase in South Korea & Japan, which England edged by a goal to nil.

England vs Argentina Predictions

Neither side have set the world alight in North America, but both nations have found a way to win in the knockout phase, and there is plenty more to come from the pair. This semi-final in Georgia is tough to call and could go either way.

England have not played in a World Cup final since winning the competition in 1966. However, they have reached the last two UEFA European Championship finals, losing them both.

Argentina are the World Cup holders after beating France in a thrilling final in Qatar four years ago. The Argentinians may have the experience, but England could have the slight edge in quality. We are siding with England, and the 2-1 win in normal time has caught the eye at World Cup odds of 15/2.

Our Prediction: England to Win 2-1 – 15/2

England vs Argentina Picks

With Kylian Mbappe now out, Messi and Kane are left to battle for the Golden Boot. Having scored eight goals, the Argentina captain is top of the World Cup Golden Boot odds market, though England’s skipper is not a million miles away.

Kane has been outstanding for his nation during this World Cup, and the Bayern Munich goal machine will no doubt have a huge say in this semi-final. Check out 10Bet’s price of 7/2 for the Three Lions No. 9 to open the scoring in Atlanta.

Our Prediction: Harry Kane to Score First – 7/2

Odds taken from 10Bet at 10:00 UK time, on July 15