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England Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford's Bottle Note Surprises Argentina After World Cup Semi
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First reported by Walla · 36 minutes ago
What happened
After Argentina's 2-1 win over England in the 2026 World Cup semi-final, Argentine players found a note on England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford's bottle detailing penalty strategies for Argentine players, surprising them and easing midfielder Enzo Fernández's nerves.
- 01Argentina beat England 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup semi-final to reach the final.
- 02England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford left a bottle with a note listing Argentine players' penalty details.
- 03Argentine players discovered and examined the bottle after the match, surprised by the information.
- 04Enzo Fernández laughed with relief upon seeing his name on the penalty list.
- 05The note indicated England was prepared for a potential penalty shootout.
- 06The match ended before penalties were needed, avoiding the planned shootout.
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