England's golfers aim to end a 34-year Open drought at Royal Birkdale while the nation eyes a World Cup semi-final against Argentina. Only Tony Jacklin (1969) and Sir Nick Faldo (1992) have won for England. 21 Englishmen feature, including Matt Fitzpatrick, Tommy Fleetwood, Aaron Rai, Tyrrell Hatton, Justin Rose, and Alex Fitzpatrick.

The World Cup semi-final on the eve of Thursday's 6:35am start creates a preparation dilemma. Rose (9:36am tee) hopes for a "short, sharp match and reasonable bedtime." Matt Fitzpatrick secured a late tee time (3:15pm) to watch; brother Alex (7:19am) is unsure. Hatton feels "secretly positive" about England; Argentine Mateo Pulcini plans a celebration if Argentina wins.

A potential Sunday clash looms if England reaches the final at MetLife Stadium — the Open's final putt is scheduled roughly 90 minutes before kick-off. R&A CEO Mark Darbon may adjust tee times. Tommy Fleetwood calls a double triumph a "great day," echoing historic British sporting Sundays like 2012's Super Saturday and 2019's cricket-Wimbledon double.