Argentina are led by the ageless wonder that is Lionel Messi and his supporting cast is more than just a rump of faceless grunts... here's what England have to overcome in huge semi-final, writes OLIVER HOLT
On one side of the draw, France and Spain, the stylists and the matadors, most people's pick for the best two teams of the tournament so far. In the other semi-final, two more sides who many see as mirrors of each other, two sides whose progress to the last four has been more abo.
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- Published: Jul 12, 2026, 9:37 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Culture & Society
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