Semi-final
England v Argentina
Mercedes-Benz Stadium · Atlanta
Match Report
AI-generated
Argentina won 1-2 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Underlying numbers: ENG 0.53 xG, ARG 1.84 xG — the better side won. ENG held 36% possession with a field tilt of 50%.
Styles
Tactical identities
Dominant high pressvs Dominant high press
A tactical mirror — both England and Argentina are dominant high press sides. Shapes: 4-2-3-1 v 4-4-2.
World Cup history
How this tie sits in the tournament's past
Met 3 times before at the World Cup
- 1998Round of 16🇦🇷 Argentina 2–2 England 🏴 (4–3 pens)Argentina ✓
- 1986Quarter-final🇦🇷 Argentina 2–1 England 🏴Argentina ✓
- 1966Quarter-final🏴 England 1–0 Argentina 🇦🇷England ✓
🏴 England
- Best finish: Champions (1966) · 1× champions
- semis reached: 3 · 16 tournaments
- Shootouts: 1–3 W–L
- Legends: Gary Lineker 10, Harry Kane 8, Geoff Hurst 5
🇦🇷 Argentina
- Best finish: Champions (2022) · 3× champions
- semis reached: 6 · 18 tournaments
- Shootouts: 6–1 W–L
- Legends: Gabriel Batistuta 10, Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini 8, Diego Maradona 8
Match Stats
ENG vs ARG
36%Possession64%
5Shots15
2On target5
0.5xG1.8
0Big chances0
1Corners6
50%Field tilt50%
84%Pass acc.91%
0PPDA0
11Fouls15
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