England vs Argentina: Declan Rice is fit for 2026 World Cup semi-final

LONDON - England are increasingly optimistic about facing Argentina in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals because Declan Rice will be very fit for the match on Thursday, July 16, 2026, early morning WIB.

The Arsenal midfielder only played 45 minutes in the quarterfinal win over Norway after suffering an illness ahead of the match.

Rice also missed two training sessions before the match against Norway. He also suffered hamstring and back pain during the tournament.

"Declan had difficulties after the last three days where he was mostly in bed. I know he can't last 90 minutes," Tuchel said after the match against Norway.

However, the latest news says Rice is now fully ready for the important match against Argentina. ESPN reported that Rice's condition has improved since the match against Norway.

Although no final decision has been made, there is confidence that the Arsenal player will be ready for the semi-final match in Atlanta.

Meanwhile, England will conduct further examinations of Nico O'Reilly and Ezri Konsa after both were forced to be pulled off the field against Norway.

Then, Marc Guehi played the full 120 minutes despite suffering a hamstring injury a few days before the match against Norway.

Certainty only came from Jarell Quansah. He still can't play after being banned from playing two matches for being sent off the field against Mexico in the 2026 World Cup 16th round.