Beirut: England and Argentina meet in Atlanta on Tuesday in their sixth World Cup encounter, with a place in the 2026 final at stake. England reached a fourth major tournament semifinal since 2018 after defeating Norway 2-1 in extra time, with coach Thomas Tuchel aiming to become the first foreign manager in 48 years to guide the Three Lions to a World Cup final. England last reached the final when it won the tournament in 1966.

According to National News Agency - Lebanon, defending champion Argentina has won all six matches at the tournament and arrives with the competition's most prolific attack, scoring 17 goals. Lionel Scaloni's side edged Switzerland after extra time in the quarterfinals.

The clash also features a star-studded duel between Lionel Messi, the World Cup's all-time leading scorer with 21 goals, and England's Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane, who have each scored six goals in the tournament. England holds six wins to Argentina's three in 14 meetings, but Argentina won both of their previous World Cup knockout clashes.