Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:59pm on 12 Jul 2026,Sunday Sports
Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni has downplayed the historic rivalry with England ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final, saying the match should be viewed simply as a game of football. Speaking before the last-four clash, Scaloni said past political and sporting tensions should not influence the players or fans. He urged everyone to enjoy the occasion and focus on the football rather than history. Argentina booked their place in the semi-finals after beating Switzerland, while England defeated Norway. The winners will advance to the FIFA World Cup 2026 final in the United States. (PC: X)
