England vs Argentina: FIFA World Cup preview, head-to-head & prediction
England meet Argentina in FIFA World Cup, with kick-off on Wednesday 15 July 2026 at 19:00 UTC. Here's the head-to-head record, how both sides are shaping up and what to expect — all from SportScore's live data.
Head-to-head
The two sides have met 4 times. England have won 2, Argentina 2, with 0 draws.
| Date | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Nov 2005 | International Club Friendly | Argentina 2–3 England |
| 07 Jun 2002 | FIFA World Cup | Argentina 0–1 England |
| 30 Jun 1998 | FIFA World Cup | Argentina 8–7 England |
| 22 Jun 1986 | FIFA World Cup | Argentina 2–1 England |
Recent form
England are in excellent form — W W W W D from their last 5 (W4 D1 L0).
- W v Norway (3–2)
- W v Mexico (3–2)
- W v Democratic Republic of the Congo (2–1)
- W v Panama (2–0)
- D v Ghana (0–0)
Argentina are in excellent form — W W W W W from their last 5 (W5 D0 L0).
- W v Switzerland (4–2)
- W v Egypt (3–2)
- W v Cabo Verde (4–3)
- W v Jordan (3–1)
- W v Austria (2–0)
What to expect
There's little to separate these two on form and history — this has the makings of a tight, evenly-matched contest that could turn on a single moment.