ESPN
·Jul 2026
Argentina's key players to look out for in England vs. Argentina World Cup semifinal
Argentina enter the World Cup semifinal against England with several threats beyond Lionel Messi, including Julián Álvarez’s finishing, Lautaro Martínez’s poaching, decisive midfield contributions from Enzo Fernández and Alexis Mac Allister, and defensive strength from Cristian Romero and Lisandro Martínez. Goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez remains a major danger in high-pressure moments, especially if the match goes to penalties.