Key battles as England face Argentina in World Cup semi-final

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England is preparing to face Argentina in the World Cup 2026 semifinal in Atlanta, aiming to reach the final for the first time in 60 years. Key players like goalkeeper Jordan Pickford are under scrutiny following recent games. The match features Lionel Messi leading Argentina as the reigning champions, intensifying the high stakes in this encounter.

England are eyeing a first appearance in a World Cup final in 60 years as they take on Lionel Messi's reigning champions Argentina in the last four in Atlanta on Wednesday.He came in for criticism for failing to prevent Andreas Schjelderup's goal against Norway in the quarter-finals, but that was a memorable game for the 32-year-old Evertonian as he made his 18th World Cup appearance -- becoming England's most-capped player on football's biggest stage.