Pickford Backs England to Keep Cool in Tense Argentina World Cup Semi
Pickford said England have avoided flashpoints and are prepared for penalties if needed against Argentina.
- On Monday, England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford expressed confidence that his team will remain composed during Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina in Atlanta, emphasizing focus solely on England's performance.
- While historical incidents like the Falkland Islands sovereignty dispute and Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" goal color the England-Argentina rivalry, Pickford stated this history holds "little relevance" to the current team's pursuit of major tournament success.
- England has avoided major disciplinary issues, with Pickford noting the team's "desire to win tackles" while avoiding scuffles; he also acknowledged Lionel Messi as "one of the GOATs" of the game.
- Pickford will face familiar Premier League rival Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez at Atlanta Stadium, praising him as "a top keeper" while focusing on his own performance rather than antics.
- The squad remains ready for anything, with Pickford noting preparations for "90 minutes, 120, penalties" on Wednesday, stating, "We're ready for anything, and it's us against them and it's about who comes out on top.
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The Argentine team prepares to face one of the most important matches on their way in the 2026 World Cup. After eliminating Switzerland in a meeting that took additional time to find a winner, the team led by Lionel Scaloni will be measured this Wednesday, from 16 o'clock, with England, in Atlanta, for a place in the grand final.In the anteroom of a duel of maximum demand, Jordan Pickford, archer of the English team, spoke at a press conference …
English goaltender Jordan Pickford spoke Monday on the semifinal against Argentina on Wednesday in Atlanta.
FIFA World Cup: Pickford backs England to keep cool ahead of SF against Messis Argentina - The Tribune
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford on Monday backed his teammates to keep their cool ahead of their FIFA World Cup semi-final clash against the defending champion Argentina, despite the historical rivalry between the two sides, according to ESPN.
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