A massive television audience of nearly 17 million viewers tuned into ITV on Saturday night to watch England overcome Norway, securing their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals.
The Three Lions’ journey continues on Wednesday, 15 July, when they face historic rivals Argentina at the Atlanta Stadium, with a coveted spot in the World Cup Final on the line.
UK broadcasting coverage switches over to the BBC for this blockbuster semi-final matchup.
How to Follow England vs Argentina Live
- Television & Live Stream: Watch the match live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. The broadcast build-up will precede an 8:00 PM BST kick-off.
- Radio & Audio: Full live commentary will broadcast on BBC Radio 5 Live and the BBC Sounds app.
- Digital Updates: The BBC Sport website and app will run live text pages featuring minute-by-minute updates, pundit insights, in-game video clips, and a new real-time comments feature for fan discussion.
- Social Media Expansion: For the first time, BBC Sport will live stream the pre-match build-up and the opening 10 minutes of the game via BBC Football’s YouTube and TikTok channels. Spoiler-free highlights will hit iPlayer, the app, and YouTube the following morning.
Immersive Tech Features
BBC Sport is introducing an interactive 3D second-screen experience on its website and app for the broadcast. This feature allows fans to control camera angles, rewind critical moments, track tactical formations, and analyze player positioning in real time.
The Full Semi-Final Schedule
The final-four stage kicks off a day earlier in Texas before England take center stage.
| Date | Match | Kick-off (BST) | Venue | UK Broadcast Channels |
| Tuesday, 14 July | France v Spain | 8:00 PM | Dallas, USA | ITV, BBC Radio 5 Live |
| Wednesday, 15 July | England v Argentina | 8:00 PM | Atlanta, USA |
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