Argentina Faces England in World Cup Semifinal After Navigating Easier Path
How 6 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Ynet · Jul 12, 2026
What happened
Argentina reached the 2026 World Cup semifinals after beating Switzerland and faces England, their toughest opponent yet. Despite an easier path, Argentina's veteran squad led by Lionel Messi remains strong, with a perfect semifinal record. England, led by Jude Bellingham and coach Thomas Tuchel, faces a mental barrier against top-ranked teams. Argentina is favored to win based on history and current form.
- 01Argentina is the only 2026 World Cup semifinalist not to face a top-10 FIFA ranked team so far.
- 02Lionel Messi matches his 2022 World Cup performance, scoring 8 goals and creating 21 chances in 6 games.
- 03Argentina has never lost a World Cup semifinal, winning all five previous appearances.
- 04Julián Álvarez scored four knockout goals, joining Maradona and Messi in Argentina's history.
- 05England's Jude Bellingham scored four knockout-stage goals, joining elite company.
- 06England has never beaten a top-4 FIFA ranked team in major tournaments, facing a mental barrier.
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