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We're down to just four teams at the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. France and Spain do battle on Tuesday evening in Texas, before England and Argentina clash in Georgia 24 hours later.
England fans are excited. It's a fourth semi-final appearance at a major tournament in 10 years for this talent-laden team. Beating the current world champions and booking a place in Sunday's deciding match would be a massive achievement for Thomas Tuchel and his men.
Argentina know their opponents arrive in high spirits, but Lionel Scaloni's battlers won this trophy less than four years ago in Lusail. They won't give it up without a fight. Everyone connected to the South Americans demand a convincing win and then two titles in a row.
Who wins? The leading online bookmakers offer over 100 pre-match and live betting markets on England v Argentina. Trusted football betting writer Frank Monkhouse uses the stats and trends available on the Flashscore app to find his strongest predictions.
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England v Argentina betting tips
Under 2.5 goals @ 8/13 (bet365)
England to qualify @ 8/11 (bet365)
Bellingham to score or assist @ 7/4 (bet365)
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Total goals - Under 2.5
My first suggested bet in the England v Argentina semi-final is for the match to produce fewer than three goals from both teams combined.
It won't suit armchair fans hoping for an entertaining end-to-end goalfest. However, the latest World Cup stats and trends available on the Flashscore app support this approach.
A 2-0 win for England pays the same as a 0-0 draw or a 1-0 win for Argentina. As long as England v Argentina has fewer than three goals, your bet wins, and you'll snag a profit.
You can back under 2.5 goals as a single, but I'd suggest adding it to your Bet Builders.
A wager on under 2.5 goals landed when England eliminated Norway in the previous round. It was also a smart approach in Argentina's win over Switzerland. It's worth noting that the total goals market only applies to regulation time. It doesn't extend to extra time.
Did you know that in the previous three World Cups, a bet on under 2.5 goals paid out in four of the six semi-finals played? Included in that run is England 1-1 Croatia at Russia 2018, and Argentina 0-0 Netherlands at Brazil 2014.
One final point.
Backing under 2.5 goals would've boosted your balance in two of the previous three games involving the Three Lions and The Selection.
Tip: Under 2.5 goals @ 8/13 (bet365)
Bet explanation: England v Argentina must finish with fewer than three goals scored during regulation time.
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To qualify - England
Football bettors and lovers of the beautiful game will be glad to learn that I'm jumping down from my place on the fence and picking sides in this explosive semi-final.
You can back England in the match-winner market. When doing so, you need Tuchel's troops to beat Scaloni's side in 90 minutes. The odds are attractive, but it's a needlessly reckless bet when a safer option exists.
When playing the 'to qualify' market, you're protected if this semi-final goes beyond 90 minutes. You're covered for England out-scoring Argentina in 90 minutes, Harry Kane and his side nicking it in extra-time, or the Three Lions roaring to an historic win on penalties.
England are strong in defence, hard-working in the middle of the park, and inventive going forward. That combination means they are difficult to break down inside 90 minutes of play, but are always a danger, quickly turning defence into attack.
In knockout football this month, England have scored seven goals and conceded four, going to extra time once. In the same three-match period, Argentina have scored nine and conceded five, but were dragged into extra time by two opponents.
England's defensive organisation will prove the difference on Wednesday evening.
Tip: England to qualify @ 8/11 (bet365)
Bet explanation: When following this bet, you're covered for England winning in 90 minutes, extra-time or on penalties.
Score or assist - Bellingham
As always, I like to sign off with a prediction at slightly higher odds, giving my followers something decent to chase.
We've enjoyed some fantastic winners at eye-catching prices this summer, but there's still room for more celebrations at the 2026 World Cup.
In this highly anticipated semi-final match, I'm backing Jude Bellingham to, once again, show his class. The odds available on the 23-year-old Real Madrid midfielder scoring or providing an assist ensure the rewards cover the risks.
Why do I make this a good bet? Well, anyone who has followed England this summer will know Bellingham has gone from strength to strength since the opening fixture in Arlington.
Jude hit the ground running in the US, scoring in a 4-2 win over Croatia. He added to his tally on matchday three with a goal and an assist when England beat Panama 2-0 in their final Group L test.
In a stunning 3-2 win for England over host nation Mexico in the last 16, Bellingham scored twice and hit another two in Saturday's incredible win over Norway. That form is just too good to ignore.
Tip: Bellingham to score or assist @ 7/4 (bet365)
Bet explanation: A goal for Jude Bellingham is every bit as useful as setting up a teammate to score. Remember, this bet covers 90 minutes only.
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World Cup 2026
The 2026 World Cup will be held from June 11th to July 19th in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The tournament will feature 48 national teams and will be played in 16 modern stadiums.
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