Spain shocked the world yesterday. A complete tactical masterclass, shutting out the tournament’s high-powered attack for 90-plus minutes. France, for all their brilliance, never found a way through.
We regroup today for the most anticipated match of the entire tournament. England vs. Argentina. The prices on the 3 biggest names in this game are surprisingly generous — almost as if the market isn’t expecting goals. We disagree. Three picks.
Here are my Argentina vs England World Cup goal scorer picks and World Cup player props for Wednesday, July 15.
World Cup Goal Scorer Picks Today
Argentina vs England Goal Scorer Picks
| Argentina Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+0.5 -200 | 2.5 135o / -170u | +200 |
| England Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-0.5 +160 | 2.5 135o / -170u | +165 |
Lionel Messi — Anytime Goalscorer vs. England (+150)
This is Messi’s first-ever match against England. Let that sink in. The greatest player who ever lived — the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer with 21 career goals, 8 of them at this tournament at the age of 39 — has never faced the Three Lions. And it’s happening in a World Cup semifinal.
For the people of Argentina, this fixture carries weight that goes far beyond football. The Malvinas/Falkland Islands. The Hand of God. Maradona’s wonder goal.
Messi will want to leave his mark on this rivalry in the same way his predecessor did. He has scored in 5 of Argentina’s 6 matches at this tournament, with 29 shots and 17 on target. His only blank came against Switzerland when he still provide an assist for the opening goal.
Argentina need him today more than in any other game. +150 is one of the best prices we’ve seen all tournament on the greatest goalscorer in World Cup history.
Harry Kane — Anytime Goalscorer vs. Argentina (+150)
Jude Bellingham has carried the goalscoring weight for England through the last two knockout rounds, including a brace against both Mexico and Norway. So today could be Harry Kane’s time to shine once again.
The price is an interesting one, for one of the best strikers in world football, and the matchup is favorable. Argentina center-back Lisandro Martínez is a tough and gritty defender, but his lack of height has hampered him in the tournament—most notably when Egypt's Yasser Ibrahim got over him to power home a header in the Round of 16.
The Bayern Munich star, who has scored 6 goals at this tournament, will be laser-focused on exploiting him in the air. Watch Kane on set pieces. Declan Rice and Bellingham will be picking out his runs from the moment the ball is placed for a corner or free kick.
At +150, back England’s captain to remind everyone who their primary striker is.
Jude Bellingham — Goal or Assist vs. Argentina (+165)
The man who has dragged England to within one game of a World Cup final. Six goals at this tournament which is tied with Kane for fourth on the Golden Boot chart.
He became the first player since Diego Maradona in 1986 to score 2 or more goals in consecutive World Cup knockout stage matches at the same tournament. He scored the 93rd minute winner against Norway in extra time. And he scored twice at the Azteca against Mexico, leading an England squad that ultimately fought to the finish with 10 men on the pitch.
This is a player who does not feel the weight of the moment — he thrives in it. At +165 for yet another goal contribution, back Bellingham to deliver on the biggest stage of his career.
Good luck!
