Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister believes his experience in the Premier League with Liverpool could be an advantage when facing England in the World Cup semifinal. Argentina secured their spot by defeating Switzerland 3-1, with goals from Julián Álvarez, Lautaro Martínez, and Mac Allister himself.

"We all want to play this game, we all want to reach the World Cup final. It's not super special [that I play in England] but it's possibly a help that I know and face them every weekend," Mac Allister stated. Argentina has a strong World Cup semifinal record, reaching it in three of the last four tournaments.

Lionel Messi is poised to play England at the World Cup for the first time, a matchup he described as "special" against a "major nation." Midfielder Rodrigo De Paul expressed his excitement for high-stakes games, noting they "awaken a lot of feelings." The victor will advance to the final on July 19 to play either France or Spain.