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England v Congo DR: Round Of 32 - FIFA World Cup 2026

'Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!' - O'Reilly relishing Messi 'challenge'

Nico O'Reilly is relishing the prospect of facing Lionel Messi when England meet Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals. The Manchester City youngster described the opportunity as "once-in-a-lifetime", while Jordan Pickford warned England must not become overly focused on stopping the Albiceleste captain alone.

Kane speaks out on spiky Bellingham & Tuchel interviews

England captain Harry Kane has accused the media of attempting to manufacture internal camp unrest ahead of their World Cup semi-final showdown against Argentina. The striker firmly maintained the squad remains entirely united despite Jude Bellingham's dismissive response to criticism from Thomas Tuchel about England's display in their quarter-final win over Norway.

Two changes Tuchel should make for Argentina semi-final

And so we get to the real bit. England have had, in truth, quite a favourable run in the World Cup thus far. Mexico at the Azteca was a real test, but they are yet to face a team that is, objectively, better than them. Enter Argentina, the reigning champions and led by a certain Lionel Messi.

Lionel Messi Diego Maradona Argentina GFX

Beating England the only thing missing from Messi's career

Before the start of Lionel Messi's sixth World Cup, the common consensus was that he'd seen and done it all. After effectively completing football four years ago in Qatar, there was even a fear that there was no way he could, at 39 years of age, add to his legacy - only slightly sully it. Messi, though, has spent his entire career making a mockery out of conventional wisdom and has actually managed to solidify his status as the greatest player of all time by becoming the World Cup's all-time leading goal-scorer and assist-maker during Argentina's run to the semi-finals.

Norway v England: Quarter Final - FIFA World Cup 2026

'Knighthood? Jude Bellingham for Prime Minister!' - England fan’s hilarious response

GOAL asked an England fan if Jude Bellingham deserved a knighthood. His answer went several steps further.

World Cup SF Rondo: Who will win in Argentina vs. England?

Spain-France and England-Argentina headline a blockbuster semifinal lineup as the World Cup enters its decisive week.

Pos	Team	P	W	D	L	F	A	+/-	PTS	Form
1	Inhulets Petrove	28	21	4	3	60	17	43	67	W W W W W
2	Karpaty	28	20	5	3	49	20	29	65	L D W D W
3	Liviy Bereh	28	16	6	6	59	21	38	54	W D D W L
4	Epitsentr Kamianets-Podilskyi	28	11	11	6	39	33	6	44	L L D W W
5	FC Prykarpattia 1981	28	10	10	8	35	30	5	40	L W D W L

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