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We'll Put Messi To Bed: Ex-England Winger Joe Cole
FIFA World Cup: Former England winger Joe Cole believes that the Three Lions will put ‘Messi to bed’ during the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal clash at the Atlanta Stadium as Thomas Tuchel's side will meet Argentina for the first time in 21 years.
Thursday's (IST) meeting will be the latest instalment of the England-Argentina rivalry at the World Cup, with the two nations having clashed five times on the world stage previously in 1962, 1966, 1986, 1998 and 2002, with England coming out on top in their last meeting in Japan thanks to David Beckham’s penalty.
Argentina are the reigning World Champions having triumphed in Qatar four years ago, which was their third World Cup triumph and first in 36 years. But, Cole believes that the South American side will be thwarted by England attacking strength.
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