2026 World Cup: England vs. Argentina official line-ups, Juventus, Inter and Como stars benched
This article details the official line-ups for the 2026 World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina, noting that several key players from Italian clubs like Lautaro Martinez (Inter) and Nico Gonzalez (Juventus) are benched. It also highlights Argentina's challenging path to the semi-finals, including needing extra time and comebacks in previous matches.
Why it matters
The article provides crucial pre-match information for a major international football event, influencing fan expectations and tactical discussions ahead of a high-stakes semi-final match.
Inter captain Lautaro Martinez , Juventus winger Nico Gonzalez and Como 's Nico Paz are on the bench for Lionel Messi 's Argentina against England in the World Cup semi-final.
It kicks off in Atlanta at 20.00 UK time (21.00 CEST).
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS – JULY 10: Nahuel Molina , Julian Alvarez , Christian Romero, Enzo Fernandez , Nicolas Otamendi and Nico Gonzalez #15 of Argentina attend a training session one day ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Final match at Sporting Kansas City Training Centre on July 10, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Kyle Rivas/Getty Images)
The winners go on to face Spain in the Final on Sunday evening , while the losers fight with France for the bronze medal on Saturday.
There is some Italian representation here, as Maurizio Mariani is the fourth official on the touchline dealing with Thomas Tuchel and Lionel Scaloni.
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