Argentina's coach, Lionel Scaloni, has warned that England poses a "very tough" challenge for his team in the World Cup semi-finals. The 2022 champions will face off against England in a highly anticipated match, with a spot in the final against either Spain or France on the line.
The English team, led by a youthful and energetic squad, came from behind to defeat Norway earlier in the day. Scaloni acknowledged the difficulty of the upcoming match, stating that England has an excellent coach and a talented team.
Scaloni emphasized that his team's achievement of reaching the semi-finals is historic, despite their nervy win over Switzerland. He expressed his pride and excitement, saying that they will try to make it to the end with every last drop of sweat.
The Argentine coach downplayed the significance of the rivalry between the two nations, dating back to the Falklands War in 1982. He insisted that the semi-final match is simply "a football game" against a "very tough opponent."
Scaloni hopes that his squad has learned a valuable lesson from their difficult quarter-final match against Switzerland. He noted that they struggled to win duels but ultimately found solutions to secure the win.
Argentina's players are determined to give their all in the semi-final match. One player, Jose Lopez, vowed to "leave our lives on the field" against England and fight "until the last second."
The highly anticipated semi-final clash between Argentina and England will take place at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium. This match will mark a significant milestone for Lionel Messi, who will line up in his 206th international fixture for Argentina against the Three Lions.
