The official line-ups for the 2026 World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina are released as the match gets under way in Atlanta. According to the reported team sheets, several notable players are named on the bench rather than starting. For Argentina, Inter captain Lautaro Martinez is listed as a substitute, while Juventus winger Nico Gonzalez and Como’s Nico Paz also appear on the bench. The line-ups therefore feature a mix of starters and these high-profile squad members who are not in the starting XI. The match is presented as a semi-final with Lionel Messi’s Argentina facing England, with the reported information focusing on which players are available from the bench. Both outlets provide the same core confirmation regarding the bench selections for Martinez, Gonzalez, and Paz, indicating that these decisions are consistent across the published line-ups. Other starting and substitute positions for both teams are part of the official line-up announcement as the game begins.