England vs. Argentina: Free World Cup Bet Builder and Tips

England Argentina tips
Ben Dixon
Ben Dixon Published: 14/07/2026

England will take their next step towards a potential date with destiny in the World Cup Final against Argentina on Wednesday night.

It wasn't pretty again against Norway, but this England team keep finding a way to get by. Now, they face Argentina in the semi-final.

Recent history tells us that this should be a feisty game, and that's without considering what is at stake. By all means, this has the potential to be a World Cup classic.

The continued backing for Thomas Tuchel's side in the World Cup outright markets is not a major shock.

Of course, you can also get the best prices using BettingLounge's price comparison tool on a match-by-match basis.

England vs. Argentina: Betting Tips

Below, you can find Ben's tips for England vs. Argentina. The odds were correct at the time of writing.

England vs. Argentina Both Teams to Score
19/20
England vs. Argentina Over 3.5 Cards
21/20
England vs. Argentina Nicolas Tagliafico to be Fouled 2+ Times
5/4
England vs. Argentina Jude Bellingham to Score or Assist
9/5
England vs. Argentina Jude Bellingham to have 1+ Headed Shot on Target
13/5
England vs. Argentina Ben's Bet Builder
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A Closer Look at Ben’s Tips

In my Norway tips, I stated that if England could keep Erling Haaland quiet, they would be alright. Now, I need to say the same about a random Lionel Messi.

Yep, the Three Lions just need to keep the best footballer of all time quiet... Or something like that. However, we cannot overlook their other threats.

It's a truly difficult game, and if England are going to become champions of the world, this will be their biggest test yet.

For what it's worth, any player tips will be backed with Sky Bet, thanks to the Super Sub promotion, as well as the Extra-Time payout. Better odds may be available elsewhere in 90 minutes...

England Predicted XI vs. Argentina (4-2-3-1): Pickford; James, Konsa, Guehi, O’Reilly; Anderson, Rice; Saka, Bellingham, Gordon; Kane.

Argentina Predicted XI vs. England (4-1-3-2): E. Martinez; Molina, Romero, L. Martinez, Tagliafico; Paredes; De Paul, Fernandez, Mac Allister; Messi, Alvarez.

  • 1

    Both Teams to Score - 19/20

    We start this game just under Evens, which is pushing the boat out a little bit here for me. However, we're attacking this game with the odds.

    So, we start with Both Teams to Score and I think this has a great chance. Argentina have looked awfully shaky in recent games defensively, and I couldn't back them to keep a clean sheet.

    However, I'm also not too confident in England's back line. They've conceded six in six games, and both teams have scored in each of their last three.

  • 2

    Over 3.5 Cards - 21/20

    I expect this game to be a feisty affair. In their most recent three meetings, there have been 11 yellow cards shown to the two teams and a red card.

    In honesty, I was half tempted to look at the red card markets here, with two in their last four meetings (5/1 looks like alright value, still).

    However, I am just going to stay with the overall cards markets, where four bookings return more than Evens. With nine cards in three games this tournament - and a season average of more than four cards per game - it could well hold value.

  • 3

    Nicolas Tagliafico to be Fouled 2+ Times - 5/4

    Tagliafico's foul markets are certainly interesting, and him to have quite a few foul involvements doesn't look like a bad market.

    However, there may just be a bit more value in him winning fouls.

    During the World Cup, he has been fouled 10 times in five games, which is certainly rather impressive, it must be said. So, against an English right side that made four fouls last game, I'm rather fond of this selection.

  • 4

    Jude Bellingham to Score or Assist - 9/5 

    Jude Bellingham. Need I say more?

    The 23-year-old has been marvellous at this tournament and it is difficult to overlook the quality of the Real Madrid man. Yet, before the tournament, it seemed like there was a genuine question about his starting qualities.

    Nevertheless, the current run has been superb. He's got six goal contributions in four games, including four in his last two.

    I cannot overlook him again here, and I won't. If England are going to get to the final, he'll put his stamp on the game.

  • 5

    Jude Bellingham to have 1+ Headed Shot on Target - 13/5

    I wanted to look at a bit of an outsider shot for my final selection and I quite like the look of Bellingham to have a header on target.

    The Real Madrid man has had three in his last three games, and whilst he had a headed shot in the game against Norway, it wasn't on target.

    Argentina have conceded 11 headers in this tournament, with four going on target and I think they could be vulnerable to Jude's late runs into the box.

    Sky Bet are offering 9/1 for him to score a header (includes super sub and extra time); alternatively, Betway are offering 12/1 for a headed goal. It may be worth a single, but I'd not include it here.

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