Two soccer giants, Argentina and England, face off in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals on Wednesday. England, led by Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, advanced past Norway 2-1 in the quarterfinals, while Argentina, featuring Lionel Messi, overcame Switzerland 3-1 in extra time. Argentina, the reigning champions, seeks their fourth World Cup title, while England aims to end a 60-year drought since their 1966 victory.
The match kicks off at 3 p.m. ET at Atlanta Stadium. Current odds from FanDuel Sportsbook show England at +170 on the 90-minute moneyline, Argentina at +200, and a draw at +185. The over/under for total goals is set at 2.5. England is favored to advance at -124, with Argentina at +106.
SportsLine’s Martin Green, a seasoned sports bettor and writer, provides his expert analysis. Green highlights defensive vulnerabilities for both teams, noting Argentina’s Cristian Romero and Lisandro Martínez struggle in the air, while England’s Jordan Pickford has shown inconsistency. He recommends the over 2.5 goals (+138), citing that five of the last seven meetings between the teams exceeded that total. Both sides have seen high-scoring knockout matches, with England averaging 3.7 goals and Argentina 4.7 combined in their recent games.
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