World Cup: Key players to watch as England and Argentina clash in semifinal

The latest chapter in one of football's biggest rivalries will be written on Wednesday as England and Argentina meet in the World Cup semifinals in Atlanta. It's the first encounter between the two nations in 21 years.

Among the stars on show is Jude Bellingham. The 23-year-old Real Madrid star has scored six goals and provided one assist in 574 minutes this tournament. He is the first player since Diego Maradona in 1986 to score twice in consecutive knockout matches.

Harry Kane has also scored six goals and added one assist in 627 minutes. The 2018 Golden Boot winner is chasing an unprecedented second title, and he is England's all-time leading World Cup goalscorer.

Anthony Gordon, who signed for Barcelona from Newcastle on the eve of the tournament, has three assists. He struggled early but has come alive in the knockout stages, setting up Bellingham's opener against Norway.

For Argentina, Lionel Messi has eight goals and two assists in 608 minutes. The legend started with a hat-trick against Algeria and has never faced England before.

Lautaro Martinez has two goals and one assist in 347 minutes. He scored Argentina's third goal in extra time against Switzerland and remains a threat off the bench.

Alexis Mac Allister, the Liverpool midfielder, has one goal and one assist. He has started every game for Argentina, providing a crucial link between defense and attack.