World Cup 2026: I’ve never played against them – Messi predicts England vs Argentina

Argentina captain, Lionel Messi, has predicted that his side’s World Cup clash with England volition beryllium a peculiar encounter.

Messi, who said helium has ne'er played against England before, besides insisted that the World Cup semi-final against the Three Lions volition beryllium huge.

Speaking astatine his pre-match interrogation up of the Wednesday tie, the Inter Miami guardant said via FIFA’s website, “It’ll beryllium a peculiar lucifer due to the fact that I’ve ne'er played against England.

“They are besides a large team, 1 of the world’s powerhouses, and it’s ever fantastic to play against sides similar that.

“It’s an brushwood that promises to beryllium huge, adjacent much truthful successful a World Cup semi-final.”

World Cup 2026: I’ve ne'er played against them – Messi predicts England vs Argentina