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Argentina Surprises With Giovani Simeone Starting Against England in World Cup Semifinal

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First reported by N12 · Jul 14, 2026

What happened

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni surprises by starting Giovani Simeone, son of Diego Simeone, against England in the 2026 World Cup semifinal. Giovani's tactical versatility and physicality are seen as key to compensating for Messi's limited mobility and countering England's strong play. This marks a strategic adjustment ahead of a crucial match.

01Argentina starts Giovani Simeone unexpectedly in 2026 World Cup semifinal against England.
02Giovani Simeone is son of Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone and has limited prior starts.
03Rodrigo De Paul is benched for the first time since the Jordan match.
04Simeone offers tactical flexibility and covers large areas, aiding Messi's reduced movement.
05His inclusion aims to better match England's stronger playing style than previous opponents.
06Argentine media and fans were surprised by Scaloni's last-minute lineup change.

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