This Wednesday, July 15, Atlanta becomes the epicenter of world football. Argentina and England face off in the semifinal of the 2026 World Cup, a duel that promises strong emotions and will determine Spain’s rival in the grand final on Sunday, July 19.
The match is scheduled for 3:00 PM ET (local time in Atlanta), 2:00 PM CT, 1:00 PM MT, and 12:00 PM PT. In Argentina, it will start at 4:00 PM. American Ismail Elfath will be the main referee of the match.
If the score is tied after the regulation 90 minutes, there will be extra time of two 15-minute periods. If the tie persists, the winner will be decided by penalties. Live broadcast will be available in Spanish on Telemundo or Peacock, and in English on FOX.
Argentina arrives at this stage after defeating Switzerland 3-1 in extra time, after drawing 1-1 in 90 minutes. England, for its part, came from behind 1-0 against Norway to win 2-1, with two goals from Jude Bellingham.
The loser of this semifinal will play for third and fourth place against France on Saturday, July 18 at 5:00 PM ET at Miami Stadium. The final will be held on Sunday, July 19 at New York/New Jersey Stadium.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) classified the clash as a SEAR 1 event, the highest level of federal security. Border czar Tom Homan and Secretary Markwayne Mullin confirmed that ICE will patrol the stadium perimeter, but without conducting immigration raids. Agents will focus on detecting counterfeit merchandise, combating illegal ticket resale, and monitoring transportation routes against drug trafficking. They will only intervene with individuals who have active arrest warrants for serious crimes.
Additionally, according to The Telegraph, the Atlanta Police have reinforced their presence throughout the city to protect visitors. Local forces maintain collaboration with UK authorities to prevent conflicts.
Expectations are at their peak. Two world football powers are playing for a spot in the final. Who will secure the pass?
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para mí estos ingleses de mierda se van a tener que tragar la bomba nuclear si quieren ganarnos. Vamos Argentina carajo los pasamos por encima como siempre. La patria o el caos. Aguante el General Belgrano. Esto huele a operativo de seguridad trucho para protegerlos.
Para mí esto huele a más de lo mismo: los ingleses vienen a jugar al fútbol pero lo único que saben es robar identidades, como siempre. Basta de colonialismo deportivo, che. Yo creo que Argentina les va a romper el culo a estos piratas. ¡La final es nuestra, carajo!