No suffering, no glory: Argentina won, reached semis and face England | OneFootball

The historic clash between Argentina and England will become a reality in the 2026 World Cup semifinal. With a heartfelt tribute to the great Antonio Rattín and goalscoring contributions from Xeneize blood, Scaloni’s national team eliminated Switzerland after a great deal of suffering to book a place among the tournament’s final four.

Xeneize always leaves its mark on the golden pages of the national team, and the night in Kansas City was no exception. The blue and gold institution was present from the very first minute with an emotional black armband worn by the players, in honor of the recent passing of the legendary Antonio Rattín. That sacred fire seemed to push the squad forward on an evening filled with intense emotions.

True to Boca’s DNA, qualification was earned the hard way after Mac Allister’s early goal. The midfielder developed in our academy met a precise Messi corner in the 9th minute of the first half to open the scoring. However, in the second half, Ndoye grabbed the temporary equalizer and brought absolute drama to the North American night.

Highlights of Argentina 3-1 Switzerland.

In the moments of greatest tension and hard tackles, Leandro Paredes stepped up to battle in midfield and regain control. The midfielder who came through the club from La Ribera played a key role in the clumsy sending-off of Switzerland’s Embolo, giving Scaloni’s team some breathing room as they managed to hold firm. Now, with the vital contribution of players from our school, the dream of a fourth star remains stronger than ever.

When will Argentina vs England be played in the 2026 World Cup semifinal?

The next obstacle on the road will be a familiar old rival that inevitably creates a classic-match atmosphere. The opponent will be England, and the match will be played on Wednesday, July 15 at 4:00 p.m. at the imposing Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The British side arrives after defeating Norway in its quarterfinal tie and promises a clash of the highest difficulty.

Argentina’s celebration after eliminating Switzerland.

Meanwhile, in the other semifinal of the tournament, Spain and France will face off to decide the first World Cup finalist. At the same time, Argentine football officials are finalizing logistical details for a match that will bring the entire country to a standstill. There, the unmistakable lineage of Boca will once again be decisive in the pursuit of the greatest international glory.

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