England bring in James, Spence and Rogers, Argentina make one change

Tuchel reshapes his defence as Scaloni largely sticks with his winning formula

FIFA World Cup 2026 - Semi Final - England v Argentina - Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, US - Jul 15, 2026 Argentina's Lionel Messi arrives at the stadium before the match IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Brett Davis

England have made three changes to their starting side for the World Cup semifinal against Argentina on Wednesday, with manager Thomas Tuchel bringing Reece James and Djed Spence into the back four, while opposing coach Lionel Scaloni makes one switch.

James, who started the first two group games, is selected at right back and Djed Spence replaces Nico O'Reilly on the left.

Morgan Rogers comes in for Noni Madueke on the wing for England.

Giuliano Simeone replaces Rodrigo De Paul in Argentina's only change from the last two games.

The winners will face Spain in Sunday's final.

Lineups:

England - Jordan Pickford; Reece James, John Stones, Marc Guehi, Djed Spence; Declan Rice, Elliot Anderson, Jude Bellingham, Morgan Rogers; Harry Kane, Anthony Gordon

Argentina - Emiliano Martinez; Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Nicolas Tagliafico; Leandro Paredes, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister; Giuliano Simeone, Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez