PHOTOS: Argentina, England fans descend on Atlanta

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PHOTOS: Argentina, England fans descend on Atlanta

Argentina and England fans descend on Atlanta for the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

An England fan becomes emotional as others sing Hey Jude in defeat at Irish Exit after Argentina wins the FIFA World Cup game between England and Argentina in Atlanta on July 15, 2026. It’s the last game Atlanta is hosting. Argentina won 2-1. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Argentina fans celebrate outside Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) after Argentina wins the FIFA World Cup game between England and Argentina in Atlanta on July 15, 2026. It’s the last game Atlanta is hosting. Argentina won 2-1. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Argentina fans celebrate outside Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) after Argentina wins the FIFA World Cup game between England and Argentina in Atlanta on July 15, 2026. It’s the last game Atlanta is hosting. Argentina won 2-1. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Argentina fans celebrate outside Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) after Argentina wins the FIFA World Cup game between England and Argentina in Atlanta on July 15, 2026. It’s the last game Atlanta is hosting. Argentina won 2-1. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Edgar Nunez reacts while watching from outside a venue screening the game after Argentina scores a goal during the FIFA World Cup game between England and Argentina in Atlanta on July 15, 2026. It’s the last game Atlanta is hosting. Argentina won 2-1. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Argentina fans react to the final whistle of the World Cup game between England and Argentina at FIFA Fan Fest in Centennial Park in Atlanta, July 15, 2026. Argentina won the game 2-1, locking in their seat for the final against Spain on July 19, 2026 in New Jersey. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)

Argentina fans react to second goal during the second half of the World Cup game against England at FIFA Fan Fest in Centennial Park in Atlanta, July 15, 2026. Argentina won the game 2-1, locking in their seat for the final against Spain on July 19, 2026 in New Jersey. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)

Argentina fans react to a play by Argentina during the second half of the World Cup game against England at FIFA Fan Fest in Centennial Park in Atlanta, July 15, 2026. Argentina won the game 2-1, locking in their seat for the final against Spain on July 19, 2026 in New Jersey. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)

An England fan takes a smoke break at Irish Exit after Argentina wins the FIFA World Cup game between England and Argentina in Atlanta on July 15, 2026. It’s the last game Atlanta is hosting. Argentina won 2-1. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

England fans fall after being punched by Argentina fans after Argentina wins the FIFA World Cup game between England and Argentina in Atlanta on July 15, 2026. It’s the last game Atlanta is hosting. Argentina won 2-1. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Argentina fans react to first goal during the second half of the World Cup game against England at FIFA Fan Fest in Centennial Park in Atlanta, July 15, 2026. Argentina won the game 2-1, locking in their seat for the final against Spain on July 19, 2026 in New Jersey. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)

Argentina fans react to first goal during the second half of the World Cup game against England at FIFA Fan Fest in Centennial Park in Atlanta, July 15, 2026. Argentina won the game 2-1, locking in their seat for the final against Spain on July 19, 2026 in New Jersey. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)

Argentina fans celebrate their win at the end of the game as they gather at Underground Atlanta to watch the FIFA World Cup semifinal between Argentina and England on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Argentina fans react to first goal during the second half of the World Cup game against England at FIFA Fan Fest in Centennial Park in Atlanta, July 15, 2026. Argentina won the game 2-1, locking in their seat for the final against Spain on July 19, 2026 in New Jersey. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)

English fan Henry Nash, 8, reacts to Englands first and only goal during the second half of World Cup game against Argentina at FIFA Fan Fest in Centennial Park in Atlanta, July 15, 2026. Argentina won the game 2-1 resulting in moving to the finals on July 19, 2026 against Spain. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)

FIFA Fan Fest in Centennial Park is filling up during the first half the World Cup game between England and Argentina in Atlanta, July 15, 2026. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)

Fans at FIFA Fan Fest in Centennial Park react during the first half of the World Cup game between Argentina and England in Atlanta on July 15, 2026. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)

Mexico fan Myra Flores dances and sings along with DJs at FIFA Fan Fest in Centennial Park ahead of the World Cup game between Argentina and England in Atlanta on July 15, 2026. (Estela Muñoz/AJC)

Argentina fans react at Fan Fest during the FIFA World Cup game between England and Argentina in Atlanta on July 15, 2026. It’s the last game Atlanta is hosting. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Argentina fans react as they gather at Underground Atlanta to watch the FIFA World Cup semifinal between Argentina and England on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Argentina fans react as they gather at Underground Atlanta to watch the FIFA World Cup semifinal between Argentina and England on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Argentina fans react as they gather at Underground Atlanta to watch the FIFA World Cup semifinal between Argentina and England on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Argentina fans are gathering at Underground Atlanta ahead of the FIFA World Cup semifinal between Argentina and England on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

England fans, including Kajal Patel (center), celebrate at Irish Exit before the FIFA World Cup game against Argentina in Atlanta on July 15, 2026. It’s the last game Atlanta is hosting. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

England fans celebrate with a beach ball at Irish Exit before the FIFA World Cup game against Argentina in Atlanta on July 15, 2026. It’s the last game Atlanta is hosting. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

England fans celebrate at Irish Exit before the FIFA World Cup game against Argentina in Atlanta on July 15, 2026. It’s the last game Atlanta is hosting. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

England fan Janessa Grieve gets her face painted before the FIFA World Cup game against Argentina in Atlanta on July 15, 2026. It’s the last game Atlanta is hosting. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Crowds fill Fan Fest during the FIFA World Cup game between England and Argentina in Atlanta on July 15, 2026. It’s the last game Atlanta is hosting. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

England fan Annie Zinrak celebrates at Irish Exit before the FIFA World Cup game against Argentina in Atlanta on July 15, 2026. It’s the final World Cup game Atlanta is hosting. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Argentina fans are gathering at Underground Atlanta ahead of the FIFA World Cup semifinal between Argentina and England on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Argentina fans are gathering at Underground Atlanta ahead of the FIFA World Cup semifinal between Argentina and England on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Argentina fans march and chant towards Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) before the FIFA World Cup semifinal between Argentina and England on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

England fan Craig Watson celebrates before the FIFA World Cup game against Argentina in Atlanta on July 15, 2026. It’s the World Cup match Atlanta is hosting. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Argentina fans march and chant towards Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes Benz Stadium) before the FIFA World Cup semifinal between Argentina and England on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Argentina fans are gathering at Underground Atlanta ahead of the FIFA World Cup semifinal between Argentina and England on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Argentina fans march and chant towards Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes Benz Stadium) before the FIFA World Cup semifinal between Argentina and England on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

England fans celebrate at Irish Exit before the FIFA World Cup game against Argentina in Atlanta on July 15, 2026. It’s the final World Cup match Atlanta is hosting. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Chris Collins and Chris Gooch of London, dressed in medieval knight outfits, react before the World Cup semifinal soccer game between Argentina and England at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Pilar Pereira from Argentina, who lives in England, takes a photo of her co-worker Emily Heath of England before the World Cup semifinal match between Argentina and England at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

England fans celebrate at Irish Exit before the FIFA World Cup game against Argentina in Atlanta on July 15, 2026. It’s the final World Cup match Atlanta is hosting. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

England fans, including Kajal Patel (center), celebrate at Irish Exit before the FIFA World Cup game against Argentina in Atlanta on July 15, 2026. It’s the final World Cup match Atlanta is hosting. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

England fans celebrate at Irish Exit before the FIFA World Cup game against Argentina in Atlanta on July 15, 2026. It’s the final World Cup match Atlanta is hosting. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Diego Broglia from Rosario, Argentina, wears a Pope Francis costume and interacts with an England fan during the World Cup semifinal soccer game between Argentina and England at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Francisco Ayala from Jalisco, Mexico, but now living in California, wears a Mexican wrestler mask with an Argentine flag painted on it before the World Cup semifinal match between Argentina and England at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) in Atlanta on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Argentina fan wears a Lionel Messi hat before start of Argentina vs. England FIFA World Cup Semifinal match at Atlanta Stadium (Mercedes-Benz Stadium) on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Credit: Arvin Temkar/AJC

An England fan becomes emotional as others sing Hey Jude in defeat at Irish Exit after Argentina wins the FIFA World Cup game between England and Argentina in Atlanta on July 15, 2026. It’s the last game Atlanta is hosting. Argentina won 2-1. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

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