As if a match between Argentina and England needed the stakes raised even higher, a place in the World Cup final will be up for grabs when the two rivals meet in Atlanta on Wednesday.
For Argentina, this is an opportunity to take another step towards a successful defence of the title they won in Qatar three-and-a-half years ago. While the 2022 winners have struggled to find top gear so far this summer, Lionel Messi has dragged them through several matches.
