Spain Waits for Its Rival as Argentina and England Clash for a World Cup Final Spot

Spain Is Looking for an Opponent

Spain (nicknamed "La Roja") is searching for its next opponent. After a clear victory over France on Tuesday, Spain will find out on TV this Wednesday who it will face next. The possible rival will be either Argentina or England.

Those two teams will play each other in Atlanta, and they are replaying one of the hottest (most intense) classic rivalries in world soccer. Twenty-four years ago, a penalty kick by David Beckham knocked Argentina out in the first round in a shameful exit. Now, we get another big match between bitter rivals.

Important Point: Spain already beat France and will watch on TV Wednesday to learn if it plays Argentina or England next.

The Match Details

Here is where and how you can watch the game:

• Stadium: Atlanta
• Location: Atlanta, Georgia, United States
• Where to watch:
  • United States: Telemundo, Peacock, and FuboTV
  • Mexico: TV Azteca (Channel 7), Televisa (Channel 5 and Las Estrellas)
  • Colombia: Caracol Televisión, Canal RCN, DirecTV, and Disney+
  • Argentina: Disney+, Paramount+, Telefe, Canal 7, Flow, and DSports
  • Spain: RTVE

Kickoff Times Around the World

The match starts at different local times depending on where you are. Here they are:

1. 3 p.m. in Atlanta
2. 12 p.m. in Los Angeles
3. 1 p.m. in Mexico City
4. 2 p.m. in Bogotá
5. 4 p.m. in Buenos Aires
6. 9 p.m. in Madrid

Possible Starting Lineups

England:

• Goalkeeper: Jordan Pickford
• Defenders: Ezri Konsa, John Stones, Marc Guéhi, Nico O’Reilly
• Midfielders: Declan Rice, Elliot Anderson
• Forwards: Bukayo Saka, Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon, Harry Kane
• Coach (DT): Thomas Tuchel

Argentina:

• Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martínez
• Defenders: Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez, Nicolás Tagliafico
• Midfielders: Giuliano Simeone, Leandro Paredes, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernández
• Forwards: Lionel Messi, Julián Álvarez
• Coach (DT): Lionel Scaloni

Important Point: Lionel Messi is playing for Argentina, and Harry Kane is leading England’s attack.

Watch the Preview

There is a video where Elizabeth Pérez and Pablo García Escorihuela analyze what to expect from this semifinal duel between Argentina and England. They speak from Kansas City. The video is titled "Argentina e Inglaterra se enfrentan por un boleto a la final de la Copa del Mundo" and is about 3 minutes and 47 seconds long.

Summary

Spain beat France and will watch TV on Wednesday to see if it faces Argentina or England next. Those two teams meet in Atlanta for a World Cup final ticket, rekindling a classic rivalry from 24 years ago when Beckham’s penalty eliminated Argentina. We shared the stadium, TV channels by country, start times in many cities, and the possible lineups for both teams.

FAQ

1. Who will Spain play next?
Spain will play either Argentina or England, decided by the match in Atlanta on Wednesday.

2. Why is the Argentina vs. England match a big deal?
They are historic rivals. Twenty-four years ago, David Beckham’s penalty eliminated Argentina early, and now they meet again in a high-stakes game.

3. What time does the match start in Madrid?
It starts at 9 p.m. Madrid time.

4. Where can people in the US watch the game?
On Telemundo, Peacock, or FuboTV.

5. Who are the coaches of England and Argentina?
Thomas Tuchel coaches England, and Lionel Scaloni coaches Argentina.