After Argentina's 3-1 victory over Switzerland in the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Lionel Messi spoke about the possibility of facing England in the semifinals. The match is scheduled for July 14, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Messi said, 'England is a very strong team with great players. It would be a classic match, but we are focused on our own game.' He did not confirm any specific lineup or strategy.
Argentina advanced to the semifinals for the first time since winning the 2022 World Cup. England reached the semifinals by defeating Portugal 2-1 in their quarterfinal match.
The winner of Argentina vs England will face either France or Brazil in the final on July 18, 2026.
