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Pressure is on Argentina, they're world champions - Guehi

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Pressure is on Argentina, they're world champions - Guehi
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England defender Marc Guehi states that the pressure is on Argentina as the two teams prepare for their World Cup semi-final match in Atlanta. England manager Thomas Tuchel also addressed recent tensions regarding his criticism of player performance.

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The match represents a high-stakes international sporting event with significant historical rivalry between the two nations.

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Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Marc Guehi has featured in all six matches for England at this World Cup

England defender Marc Guehi insists the pressure is on Argentina as the Three Lions prepare to face the reigning champions in the World Cup semi-finals.

Wednesday's match in Atlanta (20:00 BST) is England's second semi-final in three World Cups, but they have not reached the final since winning the tournament in 1966.

To do so this year they have to overcome Argentina, who they will face for the sixth time at a World Cup in the latest chapter of one of international football's biggest rivalries .

From Diego Maradona's infamous 'Hand of God' goal in 1986 to David Beckham's red card 12 years later, games between the two nations have rarely lacked drama.

"The pressure is on them, they are the world champions," said Guehi before the last-four tie.

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