As the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final between England and Argentina kicks off, BBC Sport has launched an interactive Player Rater, allowing fans to score every player out of 10. The tool is available on the BBC Sport website and will close 30 minutes after the final whistle. Users must be signed into a BBC account to participate, with the final ratings reflecting the average of all submissions.
How the Player Rater Works
Fans can access the rater directly via BBC Sport's live match coverage. Each player from both starting XIs is listed with a sliding scale from 1 ("Give it up") to 10 ("Pure perfection"). Ratings are submitted in real time, and the collective scores will be published after the voting window closes.
Confirmed Starting Lineups
Here are the two teams for today's semi-final, as confirmed by official sources:
England
Formation: 4-3-3
Goalkeeper: Jordan Pickford
Defenders: Djed Spence, Marc Guéhi, John Stones, Reece James
Midfielders: Elliot Anderson, Declan Rice, Anthony Gordon
Forwards: Jude Bellingham, Morgan Rogers, Harry Kane
Argentina
Formation: 4-3-3
Goalkeeper: Emiliano Martínez
Defenders: Nicolás Tagliafico, Lisandro Martínez, Cristian Romero, Nahuel Molina
Midfielders: Leandro Paredes, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernández
Forwards: Julián Alvarez, Giovanni Simeone, Lionel Messi
Note: Lautaro Martinez, Nico Gonzalez, and Nico Paz are among the substitutes for Argentina.
What Happens Next?
Voting remains open until 30 minutes after the full-time whistle. Once closed, BBC Sport will display the average ratings for each player, providing a fan-sourced assessment of the semi-final performances.
For more on how to follow the World Cup on the BBC, see their dedicated guide here.