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15 July 2026

Three Lions return to scene of last-32 comeback over DR Congo for huge semi-final tie at World Cup

England

take on

Argentina

tonight for a place in the

World Cup 2026

final against

Spain

European champions Spain were comfortable 2-0 winners over favourites France

in the first blockbuster semi-final tie held in Dallas on Tuesday, reaching their first final since lifting the trophy for the first time in 2010.

England are bidding to reach the

World Cup

final for the first time since 1966, while reigning champions

are hoping to make back-to-back finals after winning the tournament for the third time in Qatar in 2022.

While tactically-astute

expertly nullified France’s vaunted attack, tonight’s game is expected to be far more open and emotional, with

Argentina and England sharing plenty of history both on and off the pitch

England face

Atlanta Stadium

in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.

Kick-off in the second

2026 semi-final is at 8pm BST on Wednesday, July 15. That is 3pm local time.

It isn’t, usually. Normally it is known as Mercedes-Benz Stadium, but

FIFA

do not permit commercial stadium names to be used during the

That has meant the venues at this tournament mostly being referred to simply by where they are located, with the exception of BC Place in Vancouver.

Impressive sight: The design of Atlanta Stadium took inspiration from The Pantheon in Rome

Getty

The weather has been a key talking point throughout the tournament, with kick-off in

10-man England’s remarkable 3-2 last-16 victory over co-hosts Mexico

at the Estadio Azteca

delayed by an hour due to thunderstorms in Mexico City

There were also concerns of a storm or heat delay heading into England’s 2-1 quarter-final win over Norway in Miami, but those fears were allayed, and the game began on time with no disruptions.

Luckily for players and supporters, there are unlikely to be any delays ahead of

Atlanta Stadium has a retractable roof, meaning there should be no disruption

despite stormy weather being forecast in the surrounding area before and during the game

When the retractable roof is closed, it creates a fully climate-controlled environment, meaning players are not at risk from adverse weather conditions outside the stadium.

Both teams will be well accustomed to the conditions, with

England staging their come-from-behind victory over DR Congo in the last 32

at Atlanta Stadium, while

Argentina came from two goals down to mastermind a miraculous late 3-2 win over Egypt

in the last 16.

Tonight’s game will be the last of eight

fixtures hosted at Atlanta Stadium.

Late drama: Atlanta Stadium was the setting for England’s comeback against DR Congo in the round of 32

AFP/Getty

Yes, Atlanta Stadium is fully air conditioned throughout - offering players, coaches, fans and officials alike welcome protection from the heat and humidity outside.

The temperature in Atlanta will be at around 29 degrees at the time of kick-off, though that will feel much warmer.

Atlanta Stadium is located in the Vine City area, just west of downtown Atlanta - the capital and biggest city in the southern state of Georgia.

Atlanta Stadium has a capacity of 67,382 for the

- though that is higher for NFL games.

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