France and Spain are set to go head-to-head in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final match on July 14. After the group stage and three knockout rounds, the two teams are going to be at their best today to earn a place in the final on July 19.

England and defending champion Argentina will face off on Wednesday to determine the second World Cup finalist. For England, it would be their first final since their 1966 triumph; for Lionel Messi, it would be his third in his sixth attempt.

Lionel Messi has played World Cup football against almost every kind of opponent the tournament can offer. Germany. Brazil. The Netherlands. Croatia twice over. In 21 years of senior international football and six World Cups,

Several online outlets noted that Lionel Messi's teams are 5-0 in matches involving Ismail Elfath in some capacity.

England left-back Nico O'Reilly is relishing the "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" to face Lionel Messi in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.

Lionel Messi, his wife Antonela Roccuzzo and the family are dealing with challenging times during Argentina's run in the World Cup.