Notable Events
29th game played in Atlanta 29th
60th 1-2 involving England 60th
56th time the score was 1-2 in the FIFA World Cup 56th
85th 2-1 involving Argentina 85th
16th game played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium 16th
16th meeting between Argentina and England 16th
3rd game for Argentina at Mercedes-Benz Stadium 3rd
2nd game for England at Mercedes-Benz Stadium 2nd
3rd game for Argentina in Atlanta 3rd
2nd game for England in Atlanta 2nd
3rd 1-2 involving England in the FIFA World Cup 3rd

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Match Importance
91 / 100 Elite
Minimal Low Medium Marquee Elite

An elite-class encounter. Scores in this range are rare - reserved for matches that sit among the most important ever played.

Rating Impact

England ▼ -16.6
Before
1637
After
1620
Win expected: 47%
Argentina ▲ +16.6
Before
1655
After
1672
Win expected: 53%
Pre-Match Win Probability
47%
53%
England Argentina

Model Verdict

What the WFS predictor said before kickoff

Argentina40.0% probabilityModel pick
CorrectActual: ArgentinaVerdict
1.39 - 1.49Actual: 1 - 2Expected score
0.350 = textbook · 1 = shockSurprise
England Draw Argentina
35% 25% 40%
Over 2.5 goals
55
Both teams to score
58
Tournament
Competition
FIFA World Cup
Edition
2026
Phase
Knockout Stages
Stage
Semi Final
Venue
USANeutral Venue

Data Confidence

Previous Meetings

Match-Up Analysis

Head-to-head matches between England and Argentina prior to this game.

A 12 Nov 05
2 - 3
Friendly
A 07 Jun 02
0 - 1
FIFA World Cup