12-07-2026 21:51 via theguardian.com

England on collision course with Messi and Argentina in World Cup semi-final grudge match

First competitive game between teams since 2002 World CupGeorgia braced for potential flashpoints in Atlanta buildupIt has been billed as one of the biggest grudge matches in the history of international football. After England’s players rode their luck against Erling Haaland’s Norway on a steamy night in Miami, they spent Sunday recuperating at their base in Kansas City as thoughts turn to facing Argentina in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday.Thomas Tuchel’s team will take
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