England faces Argentina in World Cup semifinal in Atlanta
What's next: Lionel Messi meets England for the first time as Thomas Tuchel chases a place in the final.
England meets defending champion Argentina on Wednesday in Atlanta for a place in the World Cup final, reviving one of soccer's fiercest rivalries. England manager Thomas Tuchel said Declan Rice is fit to start after illness forced the midfielder off at halftime in the quarterfinal against Norway. Jordan Henderson and Jarell Quansah are set to miss the semifinal. The match will also mark Lionel Messi's first career game against England. Argentina has reached the World Cup semifinals for the third time in four tournaments, while England tries to end a 60-year wait for another title.
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- The Guardian (Football)Tier 180% reliableRead →31 hours ago