Argentina happy to be in World Cup semifinal, coach Scaloni says
Summary
Argentina’s coach Lionel Scaloni says his team is ready and not worried about tiredness before their World Cup semifinal match against England. The game recalls their historic 1986 quarterfinal and the ongoing Falkland Islands issue, but Scaloni wants to keep the focus on football.Key Facts
- Argentina will play England in a World Cup semifinal match on Wednesday in Atlanta.
- Argentina’s coach, Lionel Scaloni, says the team feels in good shape despite a tough path through recent matches.
- The team is led by 39-year-old Lionel Messi, who is one of the oldest players on the squad.
- Argentina and England have met five times before in World Cups, including the famous 1986 quarterfinal.
- The 1986 match included Diego Maradona’s “Hand of God” goal and a memorable winning goal.
- The match recalls political tensions from the 1982 Falkland Islands conflict between the two countries.
- Scaloni wants to keep politics separate from the game and focus on the sport.
- England’s key players include Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane, who have scored most of their goals in this tournament.
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