FIFA 2026 World Cup - England vs. Argentina Tips

Match Details

Date: 16/7/26 5:00AM

Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, USA.

Current Betting Odds

England: $2.70

Draw: $2.85

Argentina: $3.00

England vs. Argentina Preview

We have England vs. Argentina predictions for the semi-final match on Thursday, July 16 at 5:00am at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

It’s an even betting contest with England favoured to advance to the final at $1.81. Argentina is $2 to make consecutive World Cup Finals, and it could come down to a moment of brilliance from one of the star players.

Best Bet

Argentina

To Advance

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$2.00

Punters could take $3 for Argentina to win the game in regular time, but this game has every chance of going into extra time.

Argentina needed more minutes to get past Switzerland on Sunday after being tied 1-1 after 90 minutes. They eventually won 3-1, with the Swiss picking up a controversial red card for diving, but Argentina made the most of their opportunities.

Lionel Messi and his team will need to play better to cope with England, who keep finding ways to win. Jude Bellingham has been their only goal scorer in the their last two games, so defending the striker will be important.

We’re banking on the experience of Argentina to prevail. They know what it takes to win a World Cup, and this is the time of the tournament when English hearts are typically broken. We can’t justify England being favourites to win, especially with Harry Kane getting limited touches close to goal.

Argentina can strike at any moment with the brilliance of Messi and Julian Alvarez, so getting $2 for them to advance to the World Cup Final is too good to pass up.

Same Game Multi Bet

Argentina to Advance, Lionel Messi Goal or Assist, Both Teams to Score, Over 2.5 Goals

SGM

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$7.00

We expect Messi to have a big impact on the game. He didn’t score a goal against Switzerland, but he went close. He has seven goals or assists in his last five World Cup games, and punters get a healthy $1.83 for Thursday’s semi-final. That’s a much better price than expected, so include it in World Cup SGM picks.

We also expect both teams to score. It could be a higher scoring game than expected, and it could end 2-2 after 90 minutes. Both teams have plenty of notable scorers, and with no tomorrow, they should play expansive football.

Over 2.5 goals pays value odds, which gives a big boost to our SGM payouts.

Value Bet

Either Team

To Win in Extra Time

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$7.50

Everything points towards this game being decided in extra time, which was the case for both England’s and Argentina’s quarterfinals against Norway and Switzerland respectively.

Getting an extra 30 minutes often decides a winner, especially as they start to fatigue. We have Argentina winning the game in extra time, but punters get $7.50 for either team to secure the overtime victory.

Sports Journalist

Daryl Curnow

Daryl is a professional punter and sports analyst with over 15 years of industry experience. After studying English at the University of Auckland, he began as a racing journalist before moving into full-time betting in 2009. Known for his sharp eye and deep market insight, Daryl specialises in horse racing, NRL, AFL, NBA, NFL, UFC, rugby, and US college sports - earning a reputation as one of the most trusted voices in the game.