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Ewan Gennery

Lionel Messi has never played against England, but what's his record like against English clubs, and who has he played in the current England squad?

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Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina poses for a portrait during the official FIFA World Cup 2026 portrait session on June 11, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas.

Lionel Messi will face England for the first time ever in the 2026 World Cup semi-final.

The 39-year-old has a storied international career, playing 205 times for Argentina, with not a single one of them coming against the Three Lions. If Argentina lose on Wednesday, it's highly likely England will be the nation who end the great man's international career.

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