What time is the World Cup semifinal today? TV and streaming
The second 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal kicks off today at 3 p.m. ET when England meets Argentina at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. If you are asking what time the soccer match starts, FOX Sports lists Wednesday, July 15, at 3 p.m. ET. Watch on FOX in English or Telemundo in Spanish.
Spain already punched its ticket to the July 19 final with a 2-0 win over France in Tuesday's first semifinal, per FOX Sports. The England-Argentina winner will face La Roja at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, for the championship on Sunday.
Key Takeaways
- England vs Argentina kicks off Wednesday, July 15, at 3 p.m. ET in Atlanta.
- FOX carries English-language TV coverage; Telemundo broadcasts in Spanish.
- Stream on FOX One or use free trials from Fubo, DirecTV, and YouTube TV.
- Spain awaits in the July 19 final after beating France 2-0.
- Messi has eight goals; Kane and Bellingham have six apiece for England.
What time does the second World Cup semifinal kick off?
Wednesday's World Cup semifinal is England vs Argentina at 3 p.m. ET, according to the Yahoo Sports semifinals schedule. All listed times are Eastern.
The match is Day 35 of the tournament, which runs from June 11 through July 19, 2026. France and Spain opened semifinal week Tuesday at 3 p.m. ET from AT&T Stadium in Dallas.
What TV channel is showing England vs Argentina?
In the United States, FOX airs the English-language broadcast of England vs Argentina. Telemundo carries the Spanish-language feed, with Universo also part of the Spanish coverage lineup for the wider World Cup.
FOX Sports notes the match streams live and on demand on FOX One, the network's dedicated streaming platform. All World Cup matches air on FOX and FS1, with every game streaming on FOX One.
How can you stream the World Cup semifinal for free?
Several services offer free trials that include FOX and FS1, which are broadcasting every 2026 World Cup match in English. Yahoo Sports highlights FOX One (three-day trial), Fubo and DirecTV (five-day trials), and YouTube TV free trials of up to 21 days.
For Spanish coverage, Peacock streams Telemundo's World Cup matches and can be bundled free through Walmart+ or Instacart+. An over-the-air antenna can also pick up local FOX stations at no cost. For more live-event viewing tips, see our Fintech & Crypto Alerts coverage.
Why does this semifinal matter?
England rides Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, who each have six goals in the tournament. Argentina leans on Lionel Messi, whose eight goals are tied for the tournament lead, FOX Sports reports.
England won Group L unbeaten and needed extra time to beat Norway in the quarterfinals. Argentina swept Group J and beat Switzerland in extra time in its quarterfinal, with Messi setting the World Cup's all-time assists record along the way. The winner books a place in Sunday's final against Spain.