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Messi Ready to Face 'Powerhouse' England in World Cup Semi-Final
Messi, 39, has eight goals at the 2026 World Cup and will face England for the first time in his 205-cap career.
- England faces Argentina in the World Cup semi-final this Wednesday at Atlanta Stadium, pitting the Three Lions against the defending champions for a place in the tournament final.
- Following quarter-final victories, England manager Thomas Tuchel's side edged Norway 2-1 after extra time with two goals from Jude Bellingham, while Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 with Julian Alvarez and Alexis Mac Allister scoring.
- Lionel Messi, 39, will face the Three Lions for the first time in his 21-year international career, bringing 21 tournament goals as the leading scorer seeking to help Argentina retain the trophy.
- The rivalry includes the 1986 quarter-final, where the late Diego Maradona scored the 'Hand of God' goal, and David Beckham's 1998 red card against Diego Simeone, though Beckham later scored a penalty against Argentina.
- Argentina seeks to retain the trophy, a feat only achieved by Uruguay in 1930 and 1934, while England aims to reach another World Cup final since their 1966 victory.
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