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Pickford urges England to stay calm ahead of Argentina World Cup showdown

Jordan Pickford has backed England to keep their composure and focus on football when they face Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final on Wednesday.

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Harry Kane backs England manager Thomas Tuchel's tough message before Argentina showdown

Harry Kane has backed Thomas Tuchel's tough assessment of England's quarter-final performance against Norway, insisting the manager's criticism was designed to push the squad towards a higher level.

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Switzerland coach Murat Yakin slams "unacceptable" red card after World Cup elimination

Murat Yakin was disappointed with Breel Embolo's sending off as a 10-man Switzerland saw their World Cup dream come to an end with a 2-1 extra-time defeat to Argentina.

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Lionel Messi relishing first match against 'powerhouse' England

Lionel Messi says facing England for the first time will make Argentina's World Cup semi-final even more memorable as the defending champions prepare for a blockbuster clash steeped in football history.

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Lionel Scaloni says Argentina needed to "suffer" to reach World Cup semi-finals

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni was proud of the way his side dug deep to overcome Switzerland 3-1 after extra-time in their World Cup quarter-final clash on Saturday.

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Argentina outlast 10-man Switzerland in FIFA World Cup extra-time thriller

Argentina left it late, but finally booked a FIFA World Cup semifinal date with England after a 3-1 victory in extra time over a spirited Switzerland in Kansas City on Saturday night.

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