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Kane or Messi: Who Will Join Spain in the World Cup Final?
The second semifinal of the 2026 World Cup: European Championship runner-up England, led by Harry Kane, faces World Champion Argentina—featuring superstar Lionel Messi—in Atlanta. We’re covering the match live (see live updates below). The score is currently 1–0.
Kronen Zeitung als bevorzugte Google-Quelle hinzufügen Here’s the LIVE TICKER:
The tournament bracket:
No shots on goal for 30 minutes
The first half was marked by a lot of frantic action, a lot of aggression, and many—at times—dirty tackles. Structured attacking soccer was nowhere to be found, even with a magnifying glass. A sad detail: There wasn’t a single shot on goal in the first 30 minutes. Never before in World Cup history have two opposing teams been as poor in terms of shots on goal as the “Three Lions” and the “Albiceleste.”
A chorus of whistles and boos during the national anthems
It was already clear during the national anthems of both nations that the World Cup semifinal between longtime rivals England and Argentina was going to be heated. Instead of “God Save the King” and the “Himno Nacional Argentino,” all that could be heard was a loud chorus of whistles and boos.
War and the “Hand of God”
The sporting rivalry between Argentina and England is historic. The 1982 Falklands War continued to significantly intensify the international soccer matches between the two countries. Just four years later came the “Three Lions’” bitter World Cup exit, when they were eliminated in the quarterfinals due to Diego Maradona’s controversial handball goal—a situation that remains fresh in the minds of the English to this day.
Tuchel Made Three Changes to the Starting Lineup
England head coach Thomas Tuchel made three changes to his starting lineup compared to the 2-1 victory over Norway in the quarterfinals. First, he switched out both fullbacks. Reece James (back from a thigh injury) and Djed Spence started in place of Nico O’Reilly and Ezri Konsa. Additionally, Morgan Rogers replaced Noni Madueke on the right attacking flank.
One change for Argentina
Argentina made one change. Rodrigo de Paul is out. Giuliano Simeone returns to the starting lineup in his place.
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