Argentina's star player Lionel Messi will finally face the England national team for the first time after a glittering career spanning more than two decades.
Argentina, strengthened by Messi, will face England in the 2026 World Cup semifinals.
The Argentina versus England match will evoke fond memories for Albiceleste fans, as they will recall Diego Maradona's legendary performance in eliminating England en route to the 1986 World Cup title in Mexico.
Argentina's last World Cup encounter with England was in the 2002 World Cup in South Korea and Japan. England won 1-0 that year, sending the Albiceleste home early.
Messi was 15 years old at the time. He was in the FC Barcelona academy, trying to break into the Blaugrana first team, while dreaming of playing for the Argentine national team.
