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The ‘uncomfortable’ truth for England and Messi fans
Spain will start favourites against Argentina in the World Cup final should Lionel Messi pilot his side through Thursday’s (AEST) second semi-final in Atlanta.
“Forget it,” ex-Socceroos striker Scott McDonald said on Stan Sport’s Added Time.
“Because it’s similar to France today. They (England) can’t control the game. If they can’t keep the ball high up the pitch, then you’re going to struggle against Spain…
“But whoever gets in that final, you have to keep the ball. France has shown you today if you can’t do it, Spain are going to cruise through that final again.”
FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: Argentina comeback win over England seals final against Spain
Cutral Co: In a town in Patagonia boasting a new 26-metre statue of soccer superstar Lionel Messi, joyful Argentines celebrated their country’s advance to the World Cup final after they beat long-time rivals England.
It was a scene repeated in Buenos Aires and across the country. Now only Spain lies between Argentina and their attempt to be the first country to win a back-to-back title since 1962.
In Cutral Co in the southern province of Neuquen, a crowd of about 300 locals gathered to watch the game on a screen set up next to Messi’s towering knees. They burst into screams as the referee blew his whistle at the end of the semi-final against England. Argentina came back from being 1-0 down, ultimately winning 2-1.
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FIFA World Cup: England vs Argentina prediction, schedule, road to final
Spain booked its place in the World Cup final while England and Argentina prepare for the game at Atlanta Stadium.
The FIFA World Cup is reaching its final stages, with Spain already through to the championship match and England set to face Argentina for the remaining spot.
Spain booked its place in the World Cup final after a 2-0 victory over France, while England and Argentina prepare for the semifinal at Atlanta Stadium.
Spain booked a spot in the finals after defeating France 2-0 in Tuesday’s first semifinal at AT&T Stadium. Spain’s defence once again proved to be the difference-maker, recording its sixth clean sheet of the tournament while keeping France off the scoreboard.
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