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Bellingham-Messi duel to shape World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina

Bellingham-Messi duel to shape World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina

Summary

England and Argentina will play against each other in the 2026 World Cup semi-final in Atlanta. The game will highlight a match-up between England’s Jude Bellingham and Argentina’s Lionel Messi, both key players for their teams.

Key Facts

  • The World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina is scheduled for Wednesday in Atlanta.
  • This is Lionel Messi’s first game against England in his long career.
  • Messi is 39 years old and considered one of the greatest football players ever.
  • Messi has scored 21 goals in World Cups, the most of any player, and has 8 goals in this tournament.
  • Messi led Argentina to win the World Cup in 2022 and is trying to win again.
  • Jude Bellingham, 23, is a star player for England and plays for Real Madrid.
  • Bellingham has scored 6 goals in this World Cup, including important goals in recent matches.
  • England’s coach Thomas Tuchel praised Messi’s skill and leadership in this tournament.
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