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ATLANTA — It’s England vs. Argentina in the World Cup semifinals. It’s also Lionel Messi vs. Jude Bellingham.

Spain sensation Lamine Yamal has set his sights on a dream World Cup final against defending champions Argentina, revealing his desire to swap shirts with icon Lionel Messi.

Messi will come up against England for the first time on Wednesday.

England could have extra cause for confidence before facing Argentina

Ahead of Argentina and England’s World Cup semifinal, we picked a combined XI featuring Lionel Messi, Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane and Declan Rice.

Here's a breakdown of how Lionel Messi has found success late in his career.

Sports Mole takes a look at three key battles ahead of England's semi-final clash with Argentina at the 2026 World Cup.

Lionel Messi has lit up the World Cup with 11 goal involvements.

Argentina face England in the World Cup 2026 semi-final in Atlanta, with Lionel Scaloni reportedly considering a couple of changes to his starting line-up amid concerns over Lionel Messi's fitness

According to reports, Lionel Scaloni is considering changes around Lionel Messi ahead of the clash with England, with Rodrigo De Paul potentially left out of the starting lineup.

The Messi arc reaches a decisive point in Atlanta – passage to a third final or an exit to test the limits of Argentina’s love for their unassuming athlete-genius

England will be less afraid of Argentina than Argentina will be of England during Wednesday's World Cup 2026 semi-final, a Manchester United legend exclusively tells Sports Mole.

Messi has never taken to the pitch against England (Picture: Getty)

While Spain and France battle for a spot in the World Cup final on Jul. 14, 2026, England and Argentina are scheduled for the second semifinal on Jul. 15, 2026. However, just hours before the two giants clash, FIFA has confirmed the…

Argentina face England in the World Cup semi-finals in Atlanta on Wednesday evening, but there are question marks over their talisman Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi will be Argentina’s chief threat against England (Picture: Getty Images)

Julian Alvarez is hoping to win another FIFA World Cup with Lionel Messi ahead of a potential move to FC Barcelona. Alvarez and Messi reached...