FIFA World Cup 2026

I turned on with 20 left and England haven’t fired a shot in that time.
It’s been a pretty tough battle. Physical in midfield. Lots of pressure. Both teams pressing. Lots of “tactical” fouls.
England managed to keep Messi pretty quiet.

But yeh, not too many shots. Once England got the lead, they’ve just been set up to try and defend that lead.

Argentina just can score from anywhere and play til the final whistle. How many late goals have they scored this tournament.
 
As Knights fans, ie., followers of a team that has spent a long time out in the wilderness, I think we can empathise with the English fans.

That said, I don't think England were going past Spain anyway. And if Argentina is reliant on late game heroics again (I think they said in post-match commentary that Argentina have scored 8 goals in the last 10 minutes of games), they will find Spain much harder to break down.
 
Argentina must have been watching old videos of Wally Lewis in Origin. Play it tight until the last 20 minutes then go and win the game. Fair play to them, they deserved the win. Hit the post twice and had numerous other chances.

60 years of hurt…..and counting….😓
 
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