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Updated · FOX Sports · Jul 13
England Opens at +170 vs Argentina in 2026 World Cup Semifinal as FOX Picks Three Lions
Updated
Updated · FOX Sports · Jul 13

England Opens at +170 vs Argentina in 2026 World Cup Semifinal as FOX Picks Three Lions

3 articles · Updated · FOX Sports · Jul 13

Summary

  • England entered Wednesday's World Cup semifinal as a slight moneyline favorite at +170, with Argentina at +200 and the draw at +190 at FanDuel.
  • FOX Sports Research picked England to advance at -122, arguing Argentina's 13-game winning streak and 12-match World Cup unbeaten run masked shaky knockout-stage performances.
  • England reached the semis after comeback wins over Mexico and Norway, with Jude Bellingham scoring in consecutive knockout matches and both Bellingham and Harry Kane on six goals.
  • Argentina also survived a turbulent path, needing extra time against Cape Verde, a late 3-2 comeback over Egypt, and a 112th-minute Julián Alvarez winner against 10-man Switzerland.
  • The July 15 match in Atlanta is the nations' sixth World Cup meeting and first since England's 1-0 group-stage win in 2002.

Insights

Can England's rising stars overcome Messi's magic in his quest for a final, historic World Cup trophy?
Is Argentina's tough knockout run a sign of weakness or the grit needed to upset a favored England?