World Cup 2026, Lautaro Martinez on the bench in the semifinal against England

Argentina will play tonight at 9 PM for a place in the 2026 World Cup final against England. In New York, Spain is already waiting, having beaten France 2-0 last night in the first semifinal.

Lautaro Martinez starts on the bench. Head coach Scaloni has chosen Alvarez as Messi‘s attacking partner for the Selección. The Inter striker remains among the substitutes available for the decisive match.

The official line-ups see Argentina set up in a 4-4-2: E. Martinez in goal; Molina, Romero, Li. Martinez, Tagliafico in defense; Simeone, Fernandez, Paredes, Mac Allister in midfield; Messi and Alvarez up front. Among the available players are also De Paul, Lo Celso, Gonzalez, and La. Martinez.

England responds with a 4-2-3-1: Pickford in goal; James, Guehi, Stones, Spence in defense; Rice and Anderson in midfield; Rogers, Bellingham, Gordon as attacking midfielders; Kane as the lone striker. Head coach Thomas Tuchel can count on Saka, Rashford, Watkins, and Toney on the bench.