England
Argentina
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In their latest World Cup match, England faced Norway away and secured a 2-1 victory. This win continues their strong performance in the tournament.
Match statistics (Norway vs England):
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Argentina triumphed over Switzerland in their last World Cup outing, winning 3-1 at home. This victory marks another step in their impressive tournament run.
Match statistics (Argentina vs Switzerland):
In a captivating World Cup semi-final, Argentina defeated England 2-1, securing their place in the final with a dramatic late comeback.
The match began with both teams trading possession, but it was Argentina who dominated the statistics, holding 64% of the ball and registering 15 total shots compared to England's 5. Despite this, the first half ended goalless, with both sides struggling to convert their chances.
England took the lead in the 55th minute through a goal from A. Gordon, assisted by M. Rogers. However, Argentina responded with a surge of attacking play, culminating in E. Fernandez equalizing in the 85th minute, assisted by the ever-influential L. Messi. Just when it seemed the match would head to extra time, L. Martinez scored in the dying moments, sealing a dramatic victory for Argentina.
Throughout the match, England's defense faced relentless pressure, reflected in the 11 fouls committed and the single yellow card shown to E. Anderson. In contrast, Argentina's three yellow cards highlighted the intensity of the contest. Ultimately, Argentina's tactical prowess and late-game resilience proved decisive, as they advanced to the final with a well-earned victory.
England has shown a strong performance in their last matches, winning 4 out of their last 5 games, scoring a total of 9 goals and conceding 4, averaging 2.25 goals per game. In contrast, Argentina has also been impressive, winning 4 out of their last 5 matches, with a total of 12 goals scored and 6 conceded, averaging 3.0 goals per game. Both teams are in good form heading into this semi-final clash.
In their recent encounters, England has maintained a possession rate of 52% while Argentina has dominated with 59%. The last head-to-head match saw Argentina winning 2-1 against England, with Argentina having a higher expected goals (xG) of 1.84 compared to England's 0.53. This suggests that Argentina has been more effective in creating quality chances, which could be a crucial factor in this match.
In terms of tactics, Argentina is expected to utilize their high pressing game to disrupt England's build-up play, while England may adopt a more defensive posture, looking to counter-attack effectively. The midfield battle will be crucial, with Argentina likely to dominate possession and create more chances through their dynamic playmakers.
J. Pickford
G
E. Konsa
D
J. Stones
D
M. Guehi
D
N. O'Reilly
D
D. Rice
M
E. Anderson
M
N. Madueke
M
J. Bellingham
M
A. Gordon
M
H. Kane
F
E. Martinez
G
N. Molina
D
C. Romero
D
L. Martinez
D
N. Tagliafico
D
L. Paredes
M
R. de Paul
M
E. Fernandez
M
A. Mac Allister
M
L. Messi
F
J. Alvarez
F
