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Photos circulating online appears to show England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford's water bottle containing a detailed scouting list of Argentina's penalty takers, including their preferred shooting directions and tendencies ahead of a potential shootout.


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| FIFA World Cup 2026 Semifinals

A LITTLE BOY FROM ROSARIO, ARGENTINA
Leo Messi

RODRIGO DE PAUL: THE KEY TO ARGENTINA'S MIDFIELD BALANCE

Rodrigo De Paul could be one of Argentina's most important players in the FIFA World Cup final—not only because of his work rate, but because of the tactical freedom he gives Lionel Messi.

When De Paul shifts into the right side of midfield and covers defensively, Messi is free to drift into wider areas without worrying about tracking back. From those positions, Messi can deliver dangerous crosses and pinpoint through balls into the penalty area.

This movement creates opportunities for Lautaro Martínez, whose intelligent runs between defenders make him a constant aerial and finishing threat, while Enzo Fernández times his late arrivals into the box perfectly to attack second balls, cut-backs, and rebounds.

De Paul's relentless pressing, ball recovery, and positional discipline also allow Argentina to control transitions. His ability to win possession quickly means Messi receives the ball in advanced areas where he can dictate play rather than dropping deep to start attacks.

Against Spain, this tactical relationship could be decisive. If De Paul dominates the midfield battle and creates space for Messi to operate from the flanks, Argentina will have multiple attacking routes—crosses to Lautaro Martínez, cut-backs for Enzo Fernández, and combinations through the half-spaces.

In many ways, De Paul is the engine that allows Messi to be at his creative best, making him one of Argentina's most influential tactical weapons heading into the World Cup final.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 | Semifinals 2
ARGENTINA VS ENGLAND

𝘼𝙉𝙊𝙏𝙃𝙀𝙍 𝙎-𝙋𝘼𝙄𝙉 𝘿𝙀𝙇𝙄𝙑𝙀𝙍𝙀𝘿

Spain have knocked France out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and are through to the final after a commanding 2–0 victory. Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring from the penalty spot before Pedro Porro sealed the win with the second goal

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HALF-TIME | FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final

At just 19 years old( Cubarsi), Spain's teenage sensation has delivered a fearless first-half performance, keeping French superstar Kylian Mbappé quiet for the opening 45 minutes. France's biggest attacking threat has found little room to operate as Spain heads into the break with the advantage.

FRANCE 0-1 SPAIN (22' Mikel Oyarzabal )

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FIFA World Cup 2026 | Semifinals 1
FRANCE VS ESPAIN