England vs. Argentina player ratings: Live grades for Lionel Messi, Harry Kane, others in 2026 World Cup semifinal

England vs. Argentina is set for a 2026 World Cup semi-final with a direct duel of title hopes and history, as Lionel Messi and Harry Kane headline the matchup. The second finalist will be decided this evening when defending champions Argentina face an England side seeking its first World Cup crown since 1966, after earlier progress toward the final. The winner will play Spain in the championship match on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey, following Spain’s 2-0 win over France. The game is scheduled at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, with Ismael Elfath listed as the referee. The article provides live player ratings on a 10-point scale and confirms starting lineups including Jordan Pickford, Declan Rice and Harry Kane for England, and Emiliano Martínez, Nicolás Tagliafico and Lionel Messi plus Julián Álvarez for Argentina.