BIZARRE: 38 - What They Never Told You

Jordan Pickford warns England face more than just Lionel Messi in World Cup semi-final

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The Independent UK · Jul 14

Ranking the Major Threats in the 2026 World Cup Semifinals

The semifinals kick off Tuesday with a supercharged battle between France and Spain.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 13

Declan Rice winning fitness battle to start for England against Argentina

The midfielder is expected to overcome illness to play in Atlanta while Jordan Pickford has told England ‘We can’t focus solely on Messi’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13

England have more than Messi to worry about in World Cup semi-final, says Jordan Pickford

Jordan Pickford said that the England team has “more than Lionel Messi to worry about” ahead of their semi-final match against Argentina.

The Independent UK · Jul 13

The 10 Biggest Disappointments of the 2026 World Cup

The tournament’s most notable disappointments range from off-field controversies to the performance of the USMNT’s supposed protagonist.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 13

Argentina Make Urgent Request To FIFA Before World Cup Semi-Final With England As Messi Backs Superstition

Argentina will wear their dark blue away kit against England in the World Cup semi-final, reviving memories of past victories and stirring superstitions among fans.

International Business Times UK · Jul 13

France's Firepower Meets Spain's Fortress, and England's Nerve Meets Argentina's Killer Instinct

World Cup 2026 semifinals: France vs Spain, England vs Argentina. Strengths, flaws, the Golden Boot race and what Opta's model says about each tie.

Latin Times · Jul 13

Lionel Messi has never played against England, but what's his record like against English clubs, and who has he played in the current England squad?

Lionel Messi has an ominously great record against English teams in the Champions League

FourFourTwo · Jul 13

World Cup scouting report: the lowdown on Argentina, England’s semi-final opponents

Argentina will pose a threat with Messi’s genius, but their lack of width and energy in the midfield offers encouragement for England

The Guardian - UK · Jul 13

Bitter rivalries and golden boots: A ‘line-up for the ages’ in the World Cup semifinals

With four previous champions, Mbappé vs. Yamal, Messi vs. Kane plus an all-star race for the golden boot, the France vs. Spain and England vs. Argentina semifinals have the potential to produce two more World Cup classics.

Euronews · Jul 13