Argentina happy to be in World Cup semifinal, coach Scaloni says
Argentina's national football team is preparing for a World Cup semifinal match against England in Atlanta. Coach Lionel Scaloni expressed confidence in his squad's physical condition despite a grueling path through the knockout stages.
Why it matters
The match carries significant historical and geopolitical weight due to the rivalry between the two nations, including the legacy of the 1986 World Cup and the Falklands dispute.
Argentina are ‘in good shape’ and have no concerns over fatigue as the world champions look to book another final.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Argentina's coach Lionel Scaloni gives a news conference at Atlanta Stadium on July 14, 2026, the eve of the World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina [Thomas Coex/AFP] By AFP Published On 15 Jul 2026 15 Jul 2026 Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni says he is not concerned about fatigue or his team’s performance before another FIFA World Cup semifinal as they prepare to renew their rivalry with England on Wednesday.
The World Cup holders will be seeking to make it to consecutive finals by beating Thomas Tuchel’s side in a fixture that evokes 1986 and Diego Maradona, as well as the lingering sovereignty dispute over the Falkland Islands in the South Atlantic.
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