Live updates: Argentina and England meet in World Cup semifinal

Lionel Messi and Jude Bellingham headline their respective sides with Spain awaiting the winner.

Lionel Messi and Argentina will face off vs. Jude Bellingham and England in the second 2026 World Cup semifinal.
Kickoff at Atlanta Stadium is set for 3 p.m. ET/2 p.m. CT/12 p.m. PT.
Argentina enters the game as the No. 3-ranked team by FIFA, with England right behind at No. 4.
La Albiceleste are attempting to repeat as World Cup champions, a rare feat that hasn't happened in 70 years. They have three in total.
The Three Lions have only one World Cup to their name, which came on home soil in 1966. They have not made the final since.
Believe it or not, Messi will be facing England for the first time in his career. The two nations last faced off in a friendly in 2005, with England winning 3-2.
Spain is awaiting the winner in Sunday's final after eliminating France, the 2022 runners-up, 2-0 on Tuesday.

Argentina and England are facing off in the second World Cup semifinal. Follow for live updates.