Messi is the biggest beneficiary. Will England be defeated by effective action in a decisive battle?

Hours before the expected confrontation between England and Argentina in the semi-finals of the World Cup 2026, attention turned from the green rectangle to what was happening behind the scenes in the “Three Lions” camp.

The divergent statements between manager Thomas Tuchel and star Jude Beilein (Ham) have opened the door wide for speculation and raised questions about the degree of cohesion in the England squad at the tournament’s most important stage.

Although the British media denied there was any real crisis in the camp, the controversy that erupted after the victory over Norway indirectly demoralized Argentina and led some to believe that Lionel Messi could be the biggest beneficiary of this atmosphere before the battle to decide the final qualification.