England will meet Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final on Wednesday in Atlanta. The match marks the teams' first encounter since a 2005 friendly. Concerns over Declan Rice's fitness add to the buildup.
Declan Rice remains doubtful after falling ill during England's quarter-final win over Norway. The midfielder was substituted at half-time in the 2-1 extra-time victory and has not recovered, forcing a late decision from manager Thomas Tuchel.
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford said the team must prepare for Argentina's full strength, not just Lionel Messi. "We’ve got to focus on the other strengths as well," Pickford told reporters.
Former captain John Terry compared Jude Bellingham to Zinedine Zidane and expressed confidence in England. Atlanta police have increased security ahead of the match due to the fixture's charged history between the nations.
