'Victory against Argentina would be our biggest win in 60 years make it count'

The Daily Star says there is a lot of history between England and Argentina. Tonight's semi-final will be the first time the Three Lions have had to take on Lionel Messi too

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10:01, 15 Jul 2026Updated 10:14, 15 Jul 2026

[Morgan Rogers, Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane of England]

Morgan Rogers, Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane of England(Image: Sebastian Widmann - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

The World Cup is about to get extremely spicy. Few match-ups in football bring as much baggage with them as England vs Argentina.

There is so much history between the two rivals on and off the pitch. No-one can forget Maradonas Hand of God in 1986 or the David Beckham red-card drama of 1998s tempestuous clash.

The Three Lions will hope events dont follow the pattern of those two infamous ties where we ended up losing. Instead they will look to the 2002 group stage match where a Beckham penalty led us to a memorable 1-0 win.

[Lionel Messi and Thiago Almada]

Lionel Messi and Thiago Almada(Image: Icon Sport via Getty Images)

Yes, its the first time that the Three Lions have ever had to deal with Argentina legend Lionel Messi.

But this Argentina side has shown in the knockout stages that it is beatable. There is nothing to be afraid of.

This England side has shown time and again, over the last eight years, how capable it is of achieving great things. And it feels like the torch has been fairly seamlessly passed down from Gareth Southgate to Thomas Tuchel.

But often we have fallen short against the biggest nations. Make no mistake, victory tonight would be our biggest win since 1966.

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Another mens World Cup final would be a monumental moment for this country. Harry, Jude and co would then be just one hurdle albeit rather a big one from finally ending 60 years of hurt. This is your moment lads make it count!

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