Declan Rice Injury Update: Will He Play for England vs. Argentina in 2026 World Cup Semifinal?
England will decide late on Declan Rice after illness and injuries leave Thomas Tuchel with limited midfield options against Argentina.
- England will make a late decision on whether Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice will start against Argentina in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday.
- BBC Sport reported on Monday that Rice is still dealing with the effects of a sickness bug that ended his involvement in Miami as England required extra time to beat Norway 2-1.
- With Jordan Henderson sidelined by a wrist injury suffered against Mexico at Estadio Azteca, manager Thomas Tuchel has limited midfield alternatives; Right-back Reece James and Kobbie Mainoo are his primary options.
- Despite his fine season at Old Trafford under Michael Carrick, Mainoo has not played a minute at the World Cup, leaving Tuchel with a potential headache in midfield.
- Rice's partnership with Elliot Anderson in midfield is cemented, and it appears crucial for England's hopes of reaching their first World Cup final since 1966 that he takes his place against Argentina.
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Declan Rice is confident he will be fit to start England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina despite being forced off during the victory over Norway after falling ill.The Arsenal midfielder was substituted at half-time in Saturday's dramatic 2-1 extra-time triumph in Miami, sparking fears he could become a major doubt for England's biggest match of the tournament.However, Rice has reassured England's medical staff that he expects to be read…
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