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England Prepares for Argentina Clash with Rice Fit and Pickford Focused on Team
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First reported by Mako · 2 hours ago
What happened
England's Declan Rice has recovered from illness and is set to play in the 2026 World Cup semifinal against Argentina in Atlanta. England aims to reach their second final since 1966, while Argentina seeks a fourth title. Jordan Pickford highlighted the need to focus on the whole Argentine team, not just Lionel Messi.
- 01Declan Rice recovered from stomach virus and will likely start against Argentina.
- 02England and Argentina meet in their first World Cup semifinal encounter.
- 03England has won three previous World Cup matches against Argentina; Argentina won two.
- 04Bukayo Saka expected to replace Noni Madueke in England's starting lineup.
- 05Nico Orelli is fit to start despite recent thigh muscle concerns.
- 06Jordan Pickford looks forward to facing Messi but stresses focusing on the entire Argentine team.
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