Messi Says Goodbye to Kansas City as Argentina Departs for Semifinals in Atlanta
Argentina left its Kansas City base after a 3-1 extra-time win over Switzerland and will face England for a place in the final.
- On Monday night, Lionel Messi and the Argentina national team departed Kansas City for Atlanta to face England on Wednesday in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals.
- Both squads were headquartered in Kansas City throughout the competition, with Argentina training at the Compass Minerals National Performance Center and England staying at Meadowbrook in Prairie Village.
- England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford said the team is prepared for any scenario, stating, "We all know how good Messi is, but we also know how good Argentina is."
- Wednesday's match marks the first time England and Argentina have met in the World Cup in 24 years, reviving memories of the 1986 "Hand of God" goal and David Beckham's red card in 1998.
- The winner advances to Sunday's championship game at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, while the loser travels to Miami for Saturday's third-place match.
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