Football Fixtures

Argentina scouting report: How can England stop Lionel Messi and Co. in the World Cup semifinal?

ESPN Argentina's Nico Baier provides the lowdown on England's World Cup semifinal opponents.

Hand of God, Beckham vs. Simeone: Ranking the most controversial England-Argentina moments

England take on Argentina in the 2026 World Cup semifinal and there have been plenty of controversial moments in the fixture over the years.

What is the Hand of God? Why did Diego Maradona's goal in 1986 stand?

There are few goals in football history that have generated as much debate, legacy and, in many corners, furor as Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" -- scored at the 1986 World Cup against England.

Forget Wonderwall, England's World Cup semifinal opponents Argentina have their own special anthem too

One of the defining images of this World Cup has been England's full-time rendition of Wonderwall in unison with the fans. They're not the only team to have generated a bond with their travelling support however.

Who is Ismail Elfath, the England vs. Argentina World Cup semifinal referee? Is he Messi's good-luck charm?

Ismail Elfath has the unenviable task of officiating Wednesday's semifinal. But who is he? And why might he be a good-luck charm for Lionel Messi?

Why have England and Lionel Messi never met before? Explained before Argentina World Cup semifinal

It is an astonishing quirk that England and Lionel Messi of Argentina have never met in a senior international match. That changes Wednesday.