For the first time in his 21-year-long international career, Lionel Messi will take the field against England when the two teams lock horns in the second semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday (July 15). Messi missed out on facing the former World Cup Champions in their last meeting. At the 2026 FIFA WC, it could be the first and only time that Messi faces England. Argentina will be wearing their lucky navy blue jersey in the semi-final.
