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Spain vs Argentina Official Lineups, Sunday, 19 July 2026, World Cup Final

Spain vs Argentina Official Lineups, Sunday, 19 July 2026, World Cup Final

Here are the official starting lineups for Spain and Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, taking place on Sunday, July 19, 2026. This eagerly awaited match is set to begin at 12:00 PM local time at the New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

The match includes two Serie A players from Argentina: Inter forward Lautaro Martinez and Como forward Nico Paz.

19-07-2026 19:00
Final

 

How they reached the World Cup Final

Spain made it to the final with a commanding 2-0 win against France in the semi-finals. La Roja has showcased the best defense in the tournament, allowing just one goal in seven games and focusing on maintaining possession in midfield.

Argentina, the reigning champions, navigated through a series of thrilling knockout matches, highlighted by a 2-1 comeback against England in stoppage time during the semi-finals. Their success is largely attributed to the vast experience of Lionel Messi and the late-game brilliance of players like Inter forward Lautaro Martinez.

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Head to Head

In their history, the two nations have faced each other evenly, with a record of 6 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses for each side. This match marks their inaugural encounter in a World Cup knockout stage, and it’s also their first World Cup clash since the group stage in 1966.

 

👉   Serie A players called up for  🇦🇷    the Argentina National team:
  • Inter forward Lautaro Martinez.
  • Como forward Nico Paz.

 

Spain starting lineup: Unai Simón, Pedro Porro, Pau Cubarsí, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella, Rodri, Fabián Ruiz, Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Álex Baena, Mikel Oyarzabal

Substitutes: David Raya, Marc Pubill, Alejandro Grimaldo, Eric García, Marcos Llorente, Mikel Merino, Ferran Torres, Gavi, Yéremy Pino, Joan García, Nico Williams, Martín Zubimendi, Pedri, Víctor Muñoz, Borja Iglesias

Argentina starting lineup: Emiliano Martínez, Gonzalo Montiel, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez, Nicolás Tagliafico, Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernández, Nico González, Lionel Messi, Julián Alvarez

Substitutes: Juan Musso, Marcos Senesi, Leandro Paredes, Valentín Barco, Giovani Lo Celso, Gerónimo Rulli, Exequiel Palacios, Thiago Almada, Giuliano Simeone, Nico Paz, Nicolás Otamendi, José Manuel López, Lautaro Martínez, Facundo Medina, Nahuel Molina

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Argentina

Starting lineups

23
Unai Simón
Goalkeeper
14
Aymeric Laporte
Defender
99'
24
Marc Cucurella
Defender
22
Pau Cubarsí
Defender
12
Pedro Porro
Defender
15
Álex Baena
Midfielder
75'
8
Fabián Ruiz
Midfielder
62'
16
Rodri
Midfielder
99'
10
Dani Olmo
Attacker
75'
19
Lamine Yamal
Attacker
21
Mikel Oyarzabal
Attacker
62'
23
Emiliano Martínez
Goalkeeper
13
Cristian Romero
Defender
71'
4
Gonzalo Montiel
Defender
58'
6
Lisandro Martínez
44'
3
Nicolás Tagliafico
20
Alexis Mac Allister
Midfielder
24
Enzo Fernández
Midfielder
7
Rodrigo de Paul
Midfielder
71'
9
Julián Álvarez
Attacker
102'
10
Lionel Messi
Attacker
15
Nico González
Attacker
46'

Substitutes

1
David Raya
Goalkeeper
9
Gavi
Midfielder
5
Marcos Llorente
Midfielder
3
Alejandro Grimaldo
13
Joan García
Goalkeeper
2
Marc Pubill
Defender
26
Borja Iglesias
Attacker
11
Yéremy Pino
Attacker
25
Víctor Muñoz
Attacker
7
Ferran Torres
Attacker
62'
20
Pedri
Midfielder
62'
6
Mikel Merino
Midfielder
75'
17
Nico Williams
Attacker
75'
4
Eric García
Defender
99'
18
Martín Zubimendi
Midfielder
99'
1
Juan Musso
Goalkeeper
22
Lautaro Martínez
18
Nico Paz
Midfielder
11
Giovani Lo Celso
Midfielder
14
Exequiel Palacios
Midfielder
16
Thiago Almada
Midfielder
12
Gerónimo Rulli
Goalkeeper
8
Valentín Barco
Defender
21
José Manuel López
2
Marcos Senesi
Defender
102'
19
Nicolás Otamendi
44'
5
Leandro Paredes
Midfielder
46'
26
Nahuel Molina
Defender
58'
17
Giuliano Simeone
Attacker
71'
25
Facundo Medina
Defender
71'

 

 

Spain   Spain World Cup Squad:
  • Goalkeepers: Unai Simon (Athletic Bilbao), David Raya (Arsenal), Joan Garcia (Barcelona).
  • Defenders: Marc Cucurella (Chelsea), Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen), Pau Cubarsi (Barcelona), Aymeric Laporte (Athletic Bilbao), Marc Pubill (Atletico Madrid), Eric Garcia (Barcelona), Marcos Llorente (Atletico Madrid), Pedro Porro (Tottenham Hotspur).
  • Midfielders: Pedri (Barcelona), Fabian Ruiz (PSG), Martin Zubimendi (Arsenal), Gavi (Barcelona), Rodri (Manchester City), Alex Baena (Atletico Madrid), Mikel Merino (Spain).
  • Forwards: Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad), Dani Olmo (Barcelona), Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao), Yeremy Pino (Crystal Palace), Ferran Torres (Barcelona), Borja Iglesias (Celta de Vigo), Víctor Muñoz (Osasuna), Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
Argentina   Argentina World Cup 2026 Squad:
  • Goalkeepers: Juan Musso (Atletico Madrid), Geronimo Rulli (Marseille), Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa).
  • Defenders: Leonardo Balerdi (Marseille), Nicolas Tagliafico (Lyon), Gonzalo Montiel (River Plate), Lisandro Martinez (Manchester United), Cristian Romero (Tottenham), Nicolas Otamendi (Benfica), Facundo Medina (Marseille), Nahuel Molina (Atletico Madrid).
  • Midfielders: Leandro Paredes (Boca Juniors), Rodrigo de Paul (Inter Miami), Valentin Barco (Strasbourg), Giovani lo Celso (Real Betis), Ezequiel Palacios (Bayer Leverkusen), Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool), Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea).
  • Forwards: Julian Alvarez (Atletico Madrid), Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), Nicolas Gonzalez (Atletico Madrid), Thiago Almada (Atletico Madrid), Giuliano Simeone (Atletico Madrid), Nico Paz (Como), Jose Manuel Lopez (Palmeiras), Lautaro Martinez (Inter)

 

The New York / New Jersey Stadium is ready for Spain vs England

 

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🇪🇸  Spain – Argentina   🇦🇷

Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026Time: 12:00 PM Pacific / 3:00 PM Eastern
Venue: New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium)
East Rutherford, NJ

Referee: Slavko Vinčić SVN
Assistant Referee 1: Tomaž Klančnik SVN
Assistant Referee 2: Andraž Kovačič SVN
Fourth Official: Adham Makhadmeh JOR
Reserve AR: Mohammad Alkalaf JOR
Video Assistant Referee: Bastian Dankert GER
Assistant Video Assistant Referee 1 : Nicolas Gallo COL
Assistant Video Assistant Referee 2 : Khamis Al Marri QAT
Standby Video Assistant Referee: : Tatiana Guzman NCA
Standby Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Guillermo Pacheco MEX

France vs England Official Lineups, Saturday, 18 July 2026, World Cup Third Place Match

France vs England Official Lineups, Saturday, 18 July 2026, World Cup Third Place Match

Here are the official starting lineups for France and England in the Bronze Final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday, July 18, 2026. The match kicks off at 5:00 PM EDT (2:00 PM PDT / 10:00 PM BST) at Miami Stadium, determining the third-place finisher in the tournament.

Both teams’ coaches are likely to include a blend of their star players, such as Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane, and Jude Bellingham.

 

18-07-2026 21:00
Third place

 

FIFA Ranking

Currently, France is ranked 3rd, while England holds the 4th position in the latest FIFA Men’s World Rankings.

 

How did they reach the Third Place Match?

France and England made it to the World Cup third-place playoff, the “Bronze Final”, after both teams lost their semi-final matches in the 2026 tournament. France was beaten 2-0 by Spain in Dallas, and England lost 2-1 to Argentina in Atlanta after conceding two late goals.

 

Head to head

In men’s international football, France and England have clashed 32 times. Historically, England has the upper hand with 17 victories compared to France’s 10, along with 5 matches ending in a draw.

 

✅    Serie A players called up for   🇫🇷    the France National Team World Cup Squad:
  • AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan
  •  AS Roma midfielder Manu Kone
  • AC Milan midfielder Adrien Rabiot
  • Inter forward Marcus Thuram
👉   No Serie A players called up for the England National Team.

🇫🇷    France starting lineup (4-2-3-1):  Mike Maignan; Malo Gusto, Maxence Lacroix, Ibrahima Konaté, Théo Hernández; Warren Zaïre-Emery, Adrien Rabiot; Michael Olise, Rayan Cherki, Désiré Doué; Kylian Mbappé.

Substitutes: Marcus Thuram, Jules Koundé, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Lucas Digne, Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba, Ousmane Dembélé, Robin Risser, N’Golo Kanté, Brice Samba, Bradley Barcola, Manu Koné, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Lucas Hernández, Maghnes Akliouche.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿   England starting lineup (4-1-4-1): Dean Henderson; Jarell Quansah, Marc Guéhi, Ezri Konsa, Djed Spence; Declan Rice; Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze, Morgan Rogers, Marcus Rashford; Ivan Toney.

Substitutes: John Stones, Ollie Watkins, Elliot Anderson, Nico O’Reilly, Reece James, Jordan Henderson, Jude Bellingham, James Trafford, Anthony Gordon, Harry Kane, Jordan Pickford, Trevoh Chalobah, Noni Madueke, Dan Burn.

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England

Starting lineups

16
Mike Maignan
Goalkeeper
15
Ibrahima Konaté
Defender
46'
2
Malo Gusto
Defender
90'
26
Maxence Lacroix
Defender
19
Theo Hernández
Defender
46'
14
Adrien Rabiot
Midfielder
20
Désiré Doué
Midfielder
46'
11
Michael Olise
Midfielder
18
Warren Zaïre-Emery
Midfielder
10
Kylian Mbappé
Attacker
24
Rayan Cherki
Attacker
46'
13
Dean Henderson
Goalkeeper
25
Djed Spence
Defender
2
Ezri Konsa
Defender
26
Jarell Quansah
Defender
83'
6
Marc Guehi
Defender
90'
4
Declan Rice
Midfielder
7
Bukayo Saka
Attacker
21
Eberechi Eze
Attacker
79'
22
Ivan Toney
Attacker
79'
11
Marcus Rashford
Attacker
46'
17
Morgan Rogers
Attacker

Substitutes

9
Marcus Thuram
Attacker
6
Manu Koné
Midfielder
17
William Saliba
Defender
8
Aurélien Tchouaméni
21
Lucas Hernández
Defender
25
Maghnes Akliouche
Midfielder
22
Jean-Philippe Mateta
7
N’Golo Kanté
Midfielder
1
Brice Samba
Goalkeeper
23
Robin Risser
Goalkeeper
4
Dayot Upamecano
Defender
46'
7
Ousmane Dembélé
46'
12
Bradley Barcola
Attacker
46'
3
Lucas Digne
Defender
46'
5
Jules Koundé
Defender
90'
5
John Stones
Defender
3
Nico O’Reilly
Defender
20
Noni Madueke
Attacker
16
Kobbie Mainoo
Midfielder
9
Harry Kane
Attacker
23
James Trafford
Goalkeeper
15
Dan Burn
Defender
18
Anthony Gordon
Attacker
1
Jordan Pickford
Goalkeeper
19
Ollie Watkins
Attacker
46'
10
Jude Bellingham
Midfielder
79'
8
Elliot Anderson
Midfielder
79'
24
Reece James
Defender
83'
12
Trevoh Chalobah
Defender
90'

 

France   France World Cup 2026 Squad:
  • Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan (AC Milan), Robin Risser (Lens), Brice Samba (Rennes).
  • Defenders: Lucas Digne (Aston Villa), Malo Gusto (Chelsea), Lucas Hernandez (Paris St-Germain), Theo Hernandez (Al Hilal), Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool), Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace), Jules Kounde (Barcelona), William Saliba (Arsenal), Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich).
  • Midfielders: N’Golo Kante (Fenerbache), Manu Kone (Roma), Adrien Rabiot (AC Milan), Aurelien Tchouameni (Real Madrid), Warren Zaire-Emery (Paris St-Germain).
  • Forwards: Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco), Bradley Barcola (Paris St-Germain), Rayan Cherki (Man City), Ousmane Dembele (Paris St-Germain), Desire Doue (Paris St-Germain), Michael Olise (Bayern Munich), Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid), Jean-Phillipe Mateta (Crystal Palace), Marcus Thuram (Inter). 
England   England World Cup 2026 Squad:
  • Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford (Everton), Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), James Trafford (Manchester City).
  • Defenders: Reece James (Chelsea), Tino Livramento (Newcastle), Marc Guehi (Manchester City), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), John Stones (Manchester City), Jarell Quansah (Bayer Leverkusen), Nico O’Reilly (Manchester City), Dan Burn (Newcastle), Djed Spence (Tottenham Hotspur).
  • Midfielders: Declan Rice (Arsenal), Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Jordan Henderson (Brentford), Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United), Eberechi Eze (Arsenal).
  • Forwards: Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Ivan Toney (Al-Ahli), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Noni Madueke (Arsenal), Marcus Rashford (Barcelona), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle).

 

 

The Miami Stadium is ready for France vs England

 

 

France’s official starting lineup against England

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England’s official starting lineup against France

England: 13 Dean Henderson, 2 Ezri Konsa, 4 Declan Rice (c), 6 Marc Guéhi, 7 Bukayo Saka, 11 Marcus Rashford, 17 Morgan Rogers, 21 Eberechi Eze, 22 Ivan Toney, 25 Djed Spence, 26 Jarell Quansah Substitutes: 1 Jordan Pickford, 3 Nico O'Reilly, 5 John Stones, 8 Elliot Anderson, 9 Harry Kane, 10 Jude Bellingham, 12 Trevoh Chalobah, 14 Jordan Henderson, 15 Dan Burn, 18 Anthony Gordon,19 Ollie Watkins, 20 Noni Madueke, 23 James Trafford, 24 Reece James

Credit via x.com/England

 

Images of England home shirts in dressing room.

 

 

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Sports Events 365 2026 FIFA World Cup Third Place Match

🇫🇷  France – England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Date & Time: Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT
Venue: Miami Stadium, Miami, Florida

Referee: Jesus Valenzuela VEN
Assistant Referee 1: Jorge Urrego VEN
Assistant Referee 2: Tulio Moreno VEN
Fourth Official: Jalal Jayed MAR
Reserve AR: Zakaria Brinsi MAR
Video Assistant Referee: Leodan Gonzalez URU
Assistant Video Assistant Referee 1 : Armando Villarreal USA
Assistant Video Assistant Referee 2 : Carlos Del Cerro Grande ESP
Standby Video Assistant Referee: : Juan Soto VEN
Standby Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Juan Lara CHI

England vs Argentina Official Lineups, Wednesday, 15 July 2026, World Cup Semifinals

England vs Argentina Official Lineups, Wednesday, 15 July 2026, World Cup Semifinals

Here are England vs Argentina official starting lineups in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semifinals on Wednesday, July 15, at 3:00 PM ET (12:00 PM PT). This eagerly awaited historic matchup will be held at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

 

15-07-2026 19:00
Semi-final

 

FIFA Rankings

Argentina holds the #2 spot in the world with 1913.71 points, while England is ranked #4 with 1850.97 points.

 

How did they make it to the Semifinals?

England made a comeback to win against Norway 2-1 in Miami. Norway’s Andreas Schjelderup scored first, but Jude Bellingham equalized before halftime and netted the dramatic winner in extra time. Before this match, England had triumphed over Mexico 3-2 in the Round of 16 and DR Congo 2-1 in the Round of 32.

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Argentina, the reigning world champions, achieved a 3-1 victory over Switzerland in extra time. Alexis Mac Allister put Argentina ahead early, but Dan Ndoye equalized for Switzerland. After a red card for Embolo due to simulation in extra time, Argentina took advantage with goals from Julián Alvarez and Lautaro Martínez to secure their spot. Earlier, Argentina had defeated Cabo Verde 3-2 in the Round of 32 and Egypt 3-1 in the Round of 16.

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👉   Click here for  Full 2026 World Cup Squad Lists – Confirmed rosters for all 48 teams.

👉  Click here for  2026 World Cup Group Stage Standings.

 

👉   Serie A players called up for  🇦🇷    the Argentina National team:
  • Inter forward Lautaro Martinez.
  • Como forward Nico Paz.

 

✅   No Serie A players called up for the England National team

England starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Jordan Pickford, John Stones, Reece James, Djed Spence, Marc Guéhi, Jude Bellingham, Elliot Anderson, Morgan Rogers, Declan Rice, Anthony Gordon, Harry Kane.

Substitutes: Bukayo Saka, James Trafford, Nico O’Reilly, Dan Burn, Noni Madueke, Marcus Rashford, Trevoh Chalobah, Eberechi Eze, Ezri Konsa, Dean Henderson, Jordan Henderson, Ivan Toney, Kobbie Mainoo, Ollie Watkins.

Argentina starting lineup (4-4-2): Emiliano Martínez, Nicolás Tagliafico, Nahuel Molina, Lisandro Martínez, Cristian Romero, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernández, Leandro Paredes, Giuliano Simeone, Lionel Messi, Julián Alvarez.

Substitutes: Facundo Medina, Thiago Almada, Nicolás Otamendi, Rodrigo De Paul, Giovani Lo Celso, Exequiel Palacios, Juan Musso, Gonzalo Montiel, Nico González, Nico Paz, Marcos Senesi, Gerónimo Rulli, Valentín Barco, Lautaro Martínez, José Manuel López.

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Argentina

Starting lineups

1
Jordan Pickford
Goalkeeper
25
Djed Spence
Defender
90'
5
John Stones
Defender
90'
6
Marc Guehi
Defender
24
Reece James
Defender
82'
4
Declan Rice
Midfielder
82'
8
Elliot Anderson
Midfielder
10
Jude Bellingham
Midfielder
18
Anthony Gordon
Attacker
72'
9
Harry Kane
Attacker
17
Morgan Rogers
Attacker
23
Emiliano Martínez
Goalkeeper
13
Cristian Romero
Defender
6
Lisandro Martínez
72'
26
Nahuel Molina
Defender
72'
3
Nicolás Tagliafico
81'
20
Alexis Mac Allister
Midfielder
24
Enzo Fernández
Midfielder
5
Leandro Paredes
Midfielder
64'
17
Giuliano Simeone
Attacker
72'
9
Julián Álvarez
Attacker
10
Lionel Messi
Attacker

Substitutes

20
Noni Madueke
Attacker
7
Bukayo Saka
Attacker
12
Trevoh Chalobah
Defender
16
Kobbie Mainoo
Midfielder
14
Jordan Henderson
Midfielder
19
Ollie Watkins
Attacker
23
James Trafford
Goalkeeper
21
Eberechi Eze
Attacker
13
Dean Henderson
Goalkeeper
2
Ezri Konsa
Defender
72'
3
Nico O’Reilly
Defender
82'
15
Dan Burn
Defender
82'
11
Marcus Rashford
Attacker
90'
22
Ivan Toney
Attacker
90'
1
Juan Musso
Goalkeeper
18
Nico Paz
Midfielder
11
Giovani Lo Celso
Midfielder
14
Exequiel Palacios
Midfielder
16
Thiago Almada
Midfielder
12
Gerónimo Rulli
Goalkeeper
25
Facundo Medina
Defender
8
Valentín Barco
Defender
21
José Manuel López
2
Marcos Senesi
Defender
15
Nico González
Attacker
64'
7
Rodrigo de Paul
Midfielder
72'
19
Nicolás Otamendi
72'
4
Gonzalo Montiel
Defender
72'
22
Lautaro Martínez
81'
Argentina   Argentina World Cup 2026 Squad:
  • Goalkeepers: Juan Musso (Atletico Madrid), Geronimo Rulli (Marseille), Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa).
  • Defenders: Leonardo Balerdi (Marseille), Nicolas Tagliafico (Lyon), Gonzalo Montiel (River Plate), Lisandro Martinez (Manchester United), Cristian Romero (Tottenham), Nicolas Otamendi (Benfica), Facundo Medina (Marseille), Nahuel Molina (Atletico Madrid).
  • Midfielders: Leandro Paredes (Boca Juniors), Rodrigo de Paul (Inter Miami), Valentin Barco (Strasbourg), Giovani lo Celso (Real Betis), Ezequiel Palacios (Bayer Leverkusen), Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool), Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea).
  • Forwards: Julian Alvarez (Atletico Madrid), Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), Nicolas Gonzalez (Atletico Madrid), Thiago Almada (Atletico Madrid), Giuliano Simeone (Atletico Madrid), Nico Paz (Como), Jose Manuel Lopez (Palmeiras), Lautaro Martinez (Inter)
England   England World Cup 2026 Squad:
  • Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford (Everton), Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), James Trafford (Manchester City).
  • Defenders: Reece James (Chelsea), Tino Livramento (Newcastle), Marc Guehi (Manchester City), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), John Stones (Manchester City), Jarell Quansah (Bayer Leverkusen), Nico O’Reilly (Manchester City), Dan Burn (Newcastle), Djed Spence (Tottenham Hotspur).
  • Midfielders: Declan Rice (Arsenal), Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Jordan Henderson (Brentford), Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United), Eberechi Eze (Arsenal).
  • Forwards: Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Ivan Toney (Al-Ahli), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Noni Madueke (Arsenal), Marcus Rashford (Barcelona), Anthony Gordon (Newcastle).

 

The Mercedes Benz Stadium is set for Norway vs England

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Harry Kane’s England Captain

Harry Kane's shirt hanging up in the dressing room with the captain's armband ahead of England's FIFA World Cup semi-final against Argentina.

 

England’s official starting lineup against Argentina

England: 1 Jordan Pickford, 4 Declan Rice, 5 John Stones, 6 Marc Guéhi, 8 Elliot Anderson, 9 Harry Kane (c), 10 Jude Bellingham, 17 Morgan Rogers, 18 Anthony Gordon, 24 Reece James, 25 Djed Spence Substitutes: 2 Ezri Konsa, 3 Nico O'Reilly, 7 Bukayo Saka, 11 Marcus Rashford, 12 Trevoh Chalobah, 13 Dean Henderson, 14 Jordan Henderson, 15 Dan Burn, 16 Kobbie Mainoo, 19 Ollie Watkins, 20 Noni Madueke, 21 Eberechi Eze, 22 Ivan Toney, 23 James Trafford

 

 

Argentina’s official starting lineup against England

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The England XI line up for a team photo

 

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿   England – Argentina   🇦🇷

Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Atlanta, Georgia
Kick-off at 3:00 PM EDT (20:00 BST / 16:00 Local Argentine Time).

Referee: Ismail Elfath USA
Assistant Referee 1: Corey Parker USA
Assistant Referee 2: Kyle Atkins USA
Fourth Official: Maurizio Mariani ITA
Reserve AR: Daniele Bindoni ITA

France vs Spain Official Lineups, Tuesday, 14 July 2026, World Cup Semifinal

France vs Spain Official Lineups, Tuesday, 14 July 2026, World Cup Semifinal

Here are the official starting lineups for France vs Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semifinals on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. The match is set to begin at 3:00 p.m. ET (12:00 p.m. PT) at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, USA.

14-07-2026 19:00
Semi-final
✅       FIFA Ranking

France holds the top position in the FIFA Men’s World Rankings with 1,925.86 points, while Spain is close behind in 3rd place with 1,892.28 points.

 

✅       How did they reach the World Cup Semifinals?

🇫🇷      France has been undefeated throughout the tournament, showcasing their strength with a solid 2-0 victory over Morocco in the Quarterfinals. In the Knockout Stage, they displayed patience and tactical flexibility, overcoming teams like Paraguay in the Round of 16.

Who are the key players?   Captain Kylian Mbappé leads the offensive charge, supported by a talented group including Michael Olise, Ousmane Dembélé, and Bradley Barcola.

 

🇪🇸     Spain’s journey to the Semifinal has been marked by an impressive unbeaten streak, characterized by their signature possession-based and relentless style of play under coach Luis de la Fuente.

Quarterfinal: They secured their first World Cup semifinal appearance since 2010 with a 2-1 win against Belgium at SoFi Stadium. The match was tightly contested after Fabian Ruiz’s initial goal was equalized by Belgium, but Mikel Merino netted the decisive goal in the 88th minute.

Who are the key players?   Lamine Yamal has emerged as a key figure, complemented by the contributions of midfield playmaker Fabián Ruiz and Mikel Merino.

 

 

 

✅    Serie A players called up for   🇫🇷    the France National team World Cup Squad:
  • AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan
  •  AS Roma midfielder Manu Kone
  • AC Milan midfielder Adrien Rabiot
  • Inter forward Marcus Thuram
👉   No Serie A players called up for the Spain National team.

👉   Click here for  Full 2026 World Cup Squad Lists – Confirmed rosters for all 48 teams.

👉  Click here for  2026 World Cup Group Stage Standings.

 

🇫🇷     France starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Mike Maignan; Jules Koundé, Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba, Lucas Digne; Adrien Rabiot, Aurélien Tchouaméni; Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise, Bradley Barcola; Kylian Mbappé.

Substitutes: N’Golo Kanté, Désiré Doué, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Manu Koné, Rayan Cherki, Marcus Thuram, Brice Samba, Malo Gusto, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Maxence Lacroix, Robin Risser, Lucas Hernández, Maghnes Akliouche, Ibrahima Konaté, Théo Hernández

🇪🇸   Spain starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Unai Simón; Pedro Porro, Pau Cubarsí, Aymeric Laporte, Marc Cucurella; Rodri, Fabián Ruiz; Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Álex Baena; Mikel Oyarzabal

Substitutes: Alejandro Grimaldo, Borja Iglesias, Joan García, Eric García, Yéremy Pino, Nico Williams, Víctor Muñoz, Gavi, David Raya, Pedri, Mikel Merino, Martín Zubimendi, Marc Pubill, Ferran Torres, Marcos Llorente

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Starting lineups

16
Mike Maignan
Goalkeeper
4
Dayot Upamecano
Defender
5
Jules Koundé
Defender
3
Lucas Digne
Defender
72'
17
William Saliba
Defender
30'
14
Adrien Rabiot
Midfielder
46'
8
Aurélien Tchouaméni
11
Michael Olise
Midfielder
72'
12
Bradley Barcola
Attacker
57'
10
Kylian Mbappé
Attacker
7
Ousmane Dembélé
23
Unai Simón
Goalkeeper
14
Aymeric Laporte
Defender
24
Marc Cucurella
Defender
22
Pau Cubarsí
Defender
12
Pedro Porro
Defender
84'
15
Álex Baena
Midfielder
84'
8
Fabián Ruiz
Midfielder
78'
16
Rodri
Midfielder
10
Dani Olmo
Attacker
78'
19
Lamine Yamal
Attacker
21
Mikel Oyarzabal
Attacker
74'

Substitutes

19
Theo Hernández
Defender
9
Marcus Thuram
Attacker
15
Ibrahima Konaté
Defender
2
Malo Gusto
Defender
21
Lucas Hernández
Defender
18
Warren Zaïre-Emery
Midfielder
22
Jean-Philippe Mateta
7
N’Golo Kanté
Midfielder
1
Brice Samba
Goalkeeper
23
Robin Risser
Goalkeeper
26
Maxence Lacroix
Defender
30'
6
Manu Koné
Midfielder
46'
20
Désiré Doué
Midfielder
57'
24
Rayan Cherki
Attacker
72'
25
Maghnes Akliouche
Midfielder
72'
1
David Raya
Goalkeeper
4
Eric García
Defender
9
Gavi
Midfielder
18
Martín Zubimendi
Midfielder
3
Alejandro Grimaldo
13
Joan García
Goalkeeper
2
Marc Pubill
Defender
26
Borja Iglesias
Attacker
11
Yéremy Pino
Attacker
25
Víctor Muñoz
Attacker
7
Ferran Torres
Attacker
74'
6
Mikel Merino
Midfielder
78'
20
Pedri
Midfielder
78'
5
Marcos Llorente
Midfielder
84'
17
Nico Williams
Attacker
84'

 

 

 

France   France World Cup 2026 Squad:
  • Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan (AC Milan), Robin Risser (Lens), Brice Samba (Rennes).
  • Defenders: Lucas Digne (Aston Villa), Malo Gusto (Chelsea), Lucas Hernandez (Paris St-Germain), Theo Hernandez (Al Hilal), Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool), Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace), Jules Kounde (Barcelona), William Saliba (Arsenal), Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich).
  • Midfielders: N’Golo Kante (Fenerbache), Manu Kone (Roma), Adrien Rabiot (AC Milan), Aurelien Tchouameni (Real Madrid), Warren Zaire-Emery (Paris St-Germain).
  • Forwards: Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco), Bradley Barcola (Paris St-Germain), Rayan Cherki (Man City), Ousmane Dembele (Paris St-Germain), Desire Doue (Paris St-Germain), Michael Olise (Bayern Munich), Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid), Jean-Phillipe Mateta (Crystal Palace), Marcus Thuram (Inter). 

 

Spain   Spain World Cup Squad:
  • Goalkeepers: Unai Simon (Athletic Bilbao), David Raya (Arsenal), Joan Garcia (Barcelona).
  • Defenders: Marc Cucurella (Chelsea), Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen), Pau Cubarsi (Barcelona), Aymeric Laporte (Athletic Bilbao), Marc Pubill (Atletico Madrid), Eric Garcia (Barcelona), Marcos Llorente (Atletico Madrid), Pedro Porro (Tottenham Hotspur).
  • Midfielders: Pedri (Barcelona), Fabian Ruiz (PSG), Martin Zubimendi (Arsenal), Gavi (Barcelona), Rodri (Manchester City), Alex Baena (Atletico Madrid), Mikel Merino (Spain).
  • Forwards: Mikel Oyarzabal (Real Sociedad), Dani Olmo (Barcelona), Nico Williams (Athletic Bilbao), Yeremy Pino (Crystal Palace), Ferran Torres (Barcelona), Borja Iglesias (Celta de Vigo), Víctor Muñoz (Osasuna), Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
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France’s official starting lineup against Spain

 

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Sports Events 365 2026 FIFA World Cup Semifinals

🇫🇷   France vs Spain   🇪🇸

Date: Tuesday, 14 July 2026
Time: 3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT
Venue: Dallas Stadium
Arlington, Texas.

Referee: Ivan Barton SLV
Assistant Referee 1: David Moran SLV
Assistant Referee 2: Antonio Pupiro NCA
Fourth Official: Glenn Nyberg SWE
Reserve AR: Mahbod Beigi SWE
Video Assistant Referee: Tomasz Kwiatkowski POL
Assistant Video Assistant Referee 1 :Dennis Johan Higler NED
Assistant Video Assistant Referee 2 : Guillermo Pacheco MEX
Standby Video Assistant Referee: : Leodan Gonzalez URU
Standby Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Ivan Bebek CRO

Argentina vs Switzerland Official Lineups, Saturday, 11 July 2026, World Cup Quarterfinals

Argentina vs Switzerland Official Lineups, Saturday, 11 July 2026, World Cup Quarterfinals

Here are the official starting lineups for Argentina vs Switzerland in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri, on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Argentina enters the match after a dramatic 3-2 comeback win over Egypt, while Switzerland eliminated Colombia on penalties.

The reigning champions, Argentina, previously faced Switzerland in the Round of 16 during the 2014 World Cup, where Argentina triumphed 1-0 in extra time. Historically, Argentina has the upper hand in this matchup; out of seven encounters, Argentina has secured five victories and drawn two, while Switzerland is still in search of their first win against the South American team.

12-07-2026 01:00
Quarterfinal

 

FIFA Ranking

Argentina is currently ranked 2nd in the world, whereas Switzerland holds the 14th position.

 

How did they reach the Quarterfinals?

Argentina, the defending champions, faced a tough challenge against Egypt in the Round of 16, initially trailing 2-0. However, a remarkable turnaround in just 11 minutes led to a 3-2 victory for the Albiceleste, with goals from Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi (who scored his tournament-leading eighth goal), and Enzo Fernández.

Switzerland achieved their historic quarterfinal spot through strong defensive play against Colombia in Vancouver, managing to hold a scoreless 0-0 draw after extra time. In the ensuing penalty shootout, goalkeeper Gregor Kobel made a vital save against Colombia’s Cucho Hernández, and Davinson Sánchez’s shot hit the crossbar, resulting in a 4-3 penalty win.

👉   Click here for  Full 2026 World Cup Squad Lists – Confirmed rosters for all 48 teams.

👉  Click here for  2026 World Cup Group Stage Standings.

 

👉   Serie A players called up for  🇦🇷    the Argentina National team:
  • Inter forward Lautaro Martinez.
  • Como forward Nico Paz.

 

✅   Serie A players called up for 🇨🇭 Switzerland National team for the World Cup 2026:
  • Inter defender Manuel Akanji
  • Pisa midfielder Michel Aebischer (Serie B)
  • Bologna midfielder Remo Freuler
  • AC Milan midfielder Ardon Jashari

 

 

🇦🇷     Argentina starting lineup (4-1-3-2): Emiliano Martínez, Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez, Nicolás Tagliafico, Leandro Paredes, Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernández, Alexis Mac Allister, Lionel Messi, Julián Alvarez.

Substitutes: Exequiel Palacios, Giovani Lo Celso, Juan Musso, Gerónimo Rulli, Valentín Barco, Thiago Almada, Nico Paz, Gonzalo Montiel, Lautaro Martínez, Nico González, Marcos Senesi, José Manuel López, Giuliano Simeone, Facundo Medina, Nicolás Otamendi.

Head Coach:  Lionel Scaloni

🇨🇭    Switzerland starting lineup (4-2-3-1): Gregor Kobel, Denis Zakaria, Nico Elvedi, Manuel Akanji, Ricardo Rodríguez, Remo Freuler, Granit Xhaka, Fabian Rieder, Djibril Sow, Dan Ndoye, Breel Embolo.

Substitutes: Luca Jaquez, Noah Okafor, Silvan Widmer, Eray Cömert, Rubén Vargas, Marvin Keller, Michel Aebischer, Aurèle Amenda, Ardon Jashari, Zeki Amdouni, Christian Fassnacht, Miro Muheim, Yvon Mvogo, Cedric Itten.

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Starting lineups

23
Emiliano Martínez
Goalkeeper
13
Cristian Romero
Defender
106'
6
Lisandro Martínez
26
Nahuel Molina
Defender
85'
3
Nicolás Tagliafico
78'
20
Alexis Mac Allister
Midfielder
24
Enzo Fernández
Midfielder
91'
5
Leandro Paredes
Midfielder
110'
7
Rodrigo de Paul
Midfielder
85'
9
Julián Álvarez
Attacker
10
Lionel Messi
Attacker
1
Gregor Kobel
Goalkeeper
5
Manuel Akanji
Defender
4
Nico Elvedi
Defender
13
Ricardo Rodríguez
90'
6
Denis Zakaria
Midfielder
96'
15
Djibril Sow
Midfielder
86'
22
Fabian Rieder
Midfielder
86'
10
Granit Xhaka
Midfielder
8
Remo Freuler
Midfielder
115'
7
Breel Embolo
Attacker
11
Dan Ndoye
Attacker
86'

Substitutes

1
Juan Musso
Goalkeeper
18
Nico Paz
Midfielder
11
Giovani Lo Celso
Midfielder
17
Giuliano Simeone
Attacker
14
Exequiel Palacios
Midfielder
12
Gerónimo Rulli
Goalkeeper
25
Facundo Medina
Defender
8
Valentín Barco
Defender
2
Marcos Senesi
Defender
19
Nicolás Otamendi
106'
21
José Manuel López
110'
15
Nico González
Attacker
78'
22
Lautaro Martínez
85'
4
Gonzalo Montiel
Defender
85'
16
Thiago Almada
Midfielder
91'
19
Noah Okafor
Attacker
20
Michel Aebischer
Midfielder
24
Aurèle Amenda
Defender
25
Luca Jaquez
Defender
21
Marvin Keller
Goalkeeper
26
Cedric Itten
Attacker
16
Christian Fassnacht
Midfielder
12
Yvon Mvogo
Goalkeeper
17
Ruben Vargas
Attacker
115'
23
Zeki Amdouni
Attacker
86'
3
Silvan Widmer
Defender
86'
2
Miro Muheim
Defender
86'
18
Eray Cömert
Defender
90'
14
Ardon Jashari
Midfielder
96'
Argentina   Argentina World Cup 2026 Squad:
  • Goalkeepers: Juan Musso (Atletico Madrid), Geronimo Rulli (Marseille), Emiliano Martinez (Aston Villa).
  • Defenders: Leonardo Balerdi (Marseille), Nicolas Tagliafico (Lyon), Gonzalo Montiel (River Plate), Lisandro Martinez (Manchester United), Cristian Romero (Tottenham), Nicolas Otamendi (Benfica), Facundo Medina (Marseille), Nahuel Molina (Atletico Madrid).
  • Midfielders: Leandro Paredes (Boca Juniors), Rodrigo de Paul (Inter Miami), Valentin Barco (Strasbourg), Giovani lo Celso (Real Betis), Ezequiel Palacios (Bayer Leverkusen), Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool), Enzo Fernandez (Chelsea).
  • Forwards: Julian Alvarez (Atletico Madrid), Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), Nicolas Gonzalez (Atletico Madrid), Thiago Almada (Atletico Madrid), Giuliano Simeone (Atletico Madrid), Nico Paz (Como), Jose Manuel Lopez (Palmeiras), Lautaro Martinez (Inter)
Switzerland   Switzerland World Cup 2026 Squad:
  • Goalkeepers: Marvin Keller (Young Boys), Gregor Kobel (Borussia Dortmund), Yvon Mvogo (Lorient)
  • Defenders: Manuel Akanji (Inter), Aurele Amenda (Eintracht Frankfurt), Eray Comert (Valencia), Nico Elvedi (Borussia Moenchengladbach), Luca Jaquez (VfB Stuttgart), Miro Muheim (Hamburg), Ricardo Rodriguez (Real Betis), Silvan Widmer (Mainz)
  • Midfielders: Michel Aebischer (Pisa), Christian Fassnacht (Young Boys), Remo Freuler (Bologna), Ardon Jashari (AC Milan), Johan Manzambi (Freiburg), Fabian Rieder (Augsburg), Djibril Sow, Ruben Vargas (both Sevilla), Granit Xhaka (Sunderland), Denis Zakaria (Monaco)
  • Forwards: Zeki Amdouni (Burnley), Breel Embolo (Stade Rennais), Cedric Itten (Fortuna Dusseldorf), Dan Ndoye (Nottingham Forest), Noah Okafor (Leeds United)

 

The Arrowhead Stadium is set for Argentina vs Switzerland

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Argentina’s official starting lineup against Switzerland

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Switzerland’s official starting lineup against Argentina

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🇦🇷  Argentina – Switzerland 🇨🇭

Date: Saturday, 11 July 2026
Location: Arrowhead Stadium
Kansas City, Missouri.
Time: 9:00 PM Eastern Time (6:00 PM Pacific Time)

Referee: João Pedro da Silva Pinheiro POR
Assistant Referee 1: Bruno Miguel Alves de Jesus POR
Assistant Referee 2: Luciano António Gomes Maia POR
Fourth Official: Drew Fischer CAN
Reserve AR: Michael Barwegen CAN
Video Assistant Referee: Guillermo Pacheco MEX
Assistant Video Assistant Referee 1 : Juan Lara CHI
Assistant Video Assistant Referee 2 : Marco Di Bello ITA
Standby Video Assistant Referee: Bram Van Driessche BEL
Standby Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Willy Delajod FRA