Today's football tips for 15 Jul 2026: key match analysis for the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals and today's match schedule.
On 15 July 2026, today's football tips feature the final semi-final match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 between historic rivals: the one-time world champions England versus the defending champions and three-time winners Argentina. Let's follow the match analysis and preview for this encounter.
- FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals / Kick-off at 02:00 (early morning 16 July Thai time).
*Live broadcast on Monomax and free live streaming on Monomax Sports Channel 29.
England has reached the semi-finals of a major tournament for the fourth time since the 2018 World Cup. Although their performance has been uneven, they remain unbeaten in 6 matches this tournament (5 wins, 1 draw), winning their last 4 games and scoring at least 2 goals each. In 14 meetings with Argentina, the "Three Lions" hold the edge with 6 wins, 2 losses, and 6 draws. Their most recent encounter was a 3-2 friendly win in 2005.
The main problem for England is at right-back: Jarell Quansah is suspended for another match, and Reece James remains unfit. Coach Thomas Tuchel must choose between shifting Ezri Konsa from center-back or trusting Jaidon Spence to start. Declan Rice's participation depends on a late fitness test due to illness. However, the attacking lineup is ready with Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham (each with 6 goals), Anthony Gordon, and Bukayo Saka expected to lead the frontline.
Argentina is the only team to have won all 6 matches in the 2026 World Cup. Despite tough knockout rounds — extra-time wins over Cape Verde 3-2 in the round of 32, a comeback 3-2 win over Egypt in the round of 16, and extra-time 3-1 victory against Switzerland in the quarters — the "Albiceleste" have won 13 consecutive matches across all competitions. They have scored 17 goals in this tournament. Against England in World Cups, Argentina has one win in regular time, one penalty shootout win, and three losses.
Latest team news: Argentina has no injury issues. Although Thiago Almada performed well coming on as a substitute replacing Enzo Fernandez during extra time against Switzerland, coach Lionel Scaloni is expected to maintain the balanced lineup. The midfield features Leandro Paredes, Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, with Julian Alvarez, who scored a key goal in the quarter-finals, and Lionel Messi, vying for the top scorer with 8 goals, leading the attack.
Although the teams appear evenly matched overall, England still shows defensive vulnerabilities and incomplete player availability in some positions. This could give Argentina opportunities to exploit weaknesses and edge into the final.
Match outlook : Argentina narrowly defeats England to reach the final and pursue a second consecutive championship.
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