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Argentina have never lost a World Cup semi-final
Argentina have never lost a World Cup semi-final

Argentina have never lost a World Cup semi-final

Argentina's record in World Cup semi-finals is impeccable. The South American giants have reached the last four on six occasions and have progressed to the final every single time, making it almost a certainty that when Argentina reach the semi-finals, they book a ticket to the final.

Two decades on, Messi finally faces England in World Cup Semifinal
Two decades on, Messi finally faces England in World Cup Semifinal

Two decades on, Messi finally faces England in World Cup Semifinal

In two decades of international football, Lionel Messi has faced almost every rival football has to offer — except one. That wait ends Wednesday, when Argentina meet England in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, marking the first time the 39-year-old superstar will take the pitch against the Three Lions at senior level.

Speak to me with respect: Messi's rare outburst at the referee
Speak to me with respect: Messi's rare outburst at the referee

Speak to me with respect: Messi's rare outburst at the referee

Lionel Messi displayed a rarely seen fiery side during Argentina's FIFA World Cup quarter-final against Switzerland, confronting referee João Pinheiro before leading the defending champions into the semi-finals with a 3-1 extra-time victory.

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