Argentina is on the precipice of fútbol history.
With a win against Harry Kane’s England in the 2026 World Cup semifinals at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday, July 15, Lionel Messi’s La Albiceleste would become just the eighth country to play in consecutive finals matches.
If you’d like to be there to see if the defending champions can pull off this feat — or root for The Three Lions to upset Argentina — last-minute tickets are still available for this tourney-defining match.
At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on seats was $2,931 including fees on SeatGeek.
100-level seats start at $3,449 including fees.
Make sure to use promo code NYPOST10 for $10 off purchases over $250 at checkout (Editor’s Note: this discount is only valid for users’ first purchase on SeatGeek).
While prohibitively expensive, that tracks largely because Argentina and England have one of the tensest rivalries in fútbol. In addition to their their heated World Cup showdowns in 1966, ’86, ’98 and ’02, the two countries also met on the battlefield in the ten-week, 1982 Falklands War.
Seven years later, England and Argentina sewed up their diplomatic relations but the rivalry still lives on—on the pitch.
“Obviously inside and outside the four lines of the pitch it’s a match that has a lot of history there, a lot of pain and a lot of things behind it,” Argentina forward José López said. “I think we are professionals and we’re going to play it like we play every game: until the last second, leaving our lives on the field.”
Also, of note, there is a possibility that this match is the last Lionel Messi ever plays in the World Cup if Argentina loses.
La Pulga Atómatica is 39 and would be 43 in 2030. If he was to participate, he’d be the second-oldest player in World Cup history after Egypt’s Essam El Hadary who was 45 when he suited up in 2018.
Don’t miss this match. We’re expecting a truly historic contest.
For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about the Argentina vs. England 2026 World Cup semifinal match in Atlanta below.
What do the cheapest tickets cost to see Messi and Argentina play England in the 2026 World Cup?
A complete breakdown of all the best prices on tickets by section at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium can be found here:
| Mercedes-Benz Stadium sections | Ticket prices start at |
|---|---|
| 300 level | $2,931 (including fees) |
| 200 level | $3,690 (including fees) |
| 100 level | $3,449 (including fees) |
Who plays for Argentina and England?
Both teams’ complete rosters can be found here:
| Argentina roster | England roster |
|---|---|
| Emiliano Martínez (Goalkeeper) | Jordan Pickford (Goalkeeper) |
| Juan Musso (Goalkeeper) | Dean Henderson (Goalkeeper) |
| Gerónimo Rulli (Goalkeeper) | James Trafford (Goalkeeper) |
| Leonardo Balerdi (Defender) | Dan Burn (Defender) |
| Lisandro Martínez (Defender) | Trevoh Chalobah (Defender) |
| Facundo Medina (Defender) | Marc Guéhi (Defender) |
| Nahuel Molina (Defender) | Reece James (Defender) |
| Gonzalo Montiel (Defender) | Ezri Konsa (Defender) |
| Nicolás Otamendi (Defender) | Nico O’Reilly (Defender) |
| Cristian Romero (Defender) | Jarell Quansah (Defender) |
| Nicolás Tagliafico (Defender) | Djed Spence (Defender) |
| Valentín Barco (Midfielder) | John Stones (Defender) |
| Rodrigo De Paul (Midfielder) | Elliot Anderson (Midfielder) |
| Enzo Fernández (Midfielder) | Jude Bellingham (Midfielder) |
| Giovani Lo Celso (Midfielder) | Eberechi Eze (Midfielder) |
| Alexis Mac Allister (Midfielder) | Jordan Henderson (Midfielder) |
| Exequiel Palacios (Midfielder) | Kobbie Mainoo (Midfielder) |
| Leandro Paredes (Midfielder) | Declan Rice (Midfielder) |
| Thiago Almada (Forward) | Morgan Rogers (Midfielder) |
| Julián Alvarez (Forward) | Anthony Gordon (Forward) |
| Nicolás González (Forward) | Harry Kane (Forward) |
| José Manuel López (Forward) | Noni Madueke (Forward) |
| Lautaro Martínez (Forward) | Marcus Rashford (Forward) |
| Lionel Messi (Forward) | Bukayo Saka (Forward) |
| Nico Paz (Forward) | Ivan Toney (Forward) |
| Giuliano Simeone (Forward) | Ollie Watkins (Forward) |
Complete 2026 World Cup schedule
High-profile contests between all remaining clubs will go down at venues all over the U.S., Mexico and Canada this summer.
To make sure you’re in the loop, you can find SeatGeek’s complete schedule of all upcoming matches here.
Huge 2026 concerts
Hoping to catch a concert or three this summer, too?
You’re in luck.
Many of the biggest names in music are swooping into venues all over the U.S. these next few months. Here are just five of our favorites you won’t want to miss live.
• AC/DC
• Bruno Mars with RAYE and DJ Pee Wee
• Karol G
Who else is pounding the pavement? Check out our list of all the biggest artists on tour in 2026 to find the show for you.
This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
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