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Lionel Messi and Jude Bellingham clash in tense World Cup moment… before Argentina icon has last laugh as he reaches second straight final
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Yellow card Elliot ANDERSON (England) is booked by
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Yellow card Lisandro MARTINEZ (Argentina) is booked by
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Yellow card Cristian ROMERO (Argentina) is booked by
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Goal Anthony GORDON (England) scores!!
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Goal Enzo FERNANDEZ (Argentina) scores!!
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Goal Lautaro MARTINEZ (Argentina) scores!!
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Yellow card Rodrigo DE PAUL (Argentina) is booked
England squad
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1 Jordan PICKFORD Goalkeeper
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4 Declan RICE Midfielder
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5 John STONES Defender
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6 Marc GUEHI Defender
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8 Elliot ANDERSON Midfielder
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9 Harry KANE C Forward
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10 Jude BELLINGHAM Midfielder
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17 Morgan ROGERS Midfielder
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18 Anthony GORDON Forward
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24 Reece JAMES Defender
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25 Djed SPENCE Defender
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2 Ezri KONSA Defender
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3 Nico OREILLY Defender
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7 Bukayo SAKA Forward
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11 Marcus RASHFORD Forward
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12 Trevoh CHALOBAH Defender
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13 Dean Henderson Goalkeeper
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14 Jordan HENDERSON Midfielder
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15 Dan BURN Defender
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16 Kobbie MAINOO Midfielder
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19 Ollie WATKINS Forward
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20 Noni MADUEKE Forward
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21 Eberechi EZE Midfielder
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22 Ivan TONEY Forward
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23 James TRAFFORD Goalkeeper
- Full squad
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26 Jarell QUANSAH Defender
Argentina squad
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3 Nicolas TAGLIAFICO Defender
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5 Leandro PAREDES Midfielder
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6 Lisandro MARTINEZ Defender
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9 Julian ALVAREZ Forward
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10 Lionel MESSI C Forward
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13 Cristian ROMERO Defender
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17 Giuliano SIMEONE Forward
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20 Alexis MAC ALLISTER Midfielder
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23 Emiliano MARTINEZ Goalkeeper
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24 Enzo FERNANDEZ Midfielder
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26 Nahuel MOLINA Defender
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1 Juan MUSSO Goalkeeper
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2 Marcos SENESI Defender
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4 Gonzalo MONTIEL Defender
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7 Rodrigo DE PAUL Midfielder
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8 Valentin BARCO Midfielder
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11 Giovani Lo Celso Midfielder
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12 Geronimo RULLI Goalkeeper
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14 Exequiel PALACIOS Midfielder
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15 Nico GONZALEZ Midfielder
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16 Thiago ALMADA Forward
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18 Nico PAZ Forward
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19 Nicolas OTAMENDI Defender
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21 Jose Manuel LOPEZ Forward
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22 Lautaro MARTINEZ Forward
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25 Facundo MEDINA Defender
Argentina beat England 1-2 in a tense World Cup semi-final, eliminating the Three Lions and sending Lionel Messi's side into a second consecutive final. The match featured a heated on-pitch moment between Messi and England's Jude Bellingham, with tempers flaring as Argentina fought back from behind to seal victory late on.
Bellingham was seen remonstrating with goalkeeper Jordan Pickford over Argentina's equaliser, which he felt should have been saved, while Messi reportedly identified a "cheat sheet" the England star had prepared for penalties. Bellingham was also filmed slapping Argentina's Valentin Barco amid post-match celebrations. The defeat has prompted heavy criticism of England manager Thomas Tuchel's tactics and substitutions from pundits including Wayne Rooney, though the FA is said to retain confidence in him and he is expected to stay in the role.
In short
- Argentina beat England 1-2 in a fiery World Cup semi-final
- Messi and Bellingham clashed as Argentina reached the final
- Tuchel faces criticism but is expected to keep his job
Explained simply
The World Cup semi-finals are the stage where the four remaining teams compete for places in the final. These matches rank among the most watched in international football, attracting hundreds of millions of viewers worldwide. Reaching the final guarantees a nation the chance to compete for the sport's most prestigious prize.
Argentina won the previous World Cup and advanced to this semi-final with the opportunity to secure back-to-back titles, an uncommon achievement in modern football. Lionel Messi, widely considered one of football's greatest players, has been central to Argentina's recent tournament success. England is one of international football's traditionally strong nations and has been a consistent presence in the latter stages of major tournaments.
Fixtures between major football powers at this level of competition are high-stakes encounters that attract intense global attention and scrutiny. The stakes involved in these matches mean emotions often run high as both teams compete fiercely for progression. Results carry significant implications for how nations, managers and players are perceived within international football.
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