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Carragher outlines strategy for England to face Messi in semi-final

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 3:51 AM

Last updated Jul 15, 2026

Carragher outlines strategy for England to face Messi in semi-final

Summary

Jamie Carragher shared tactical insights ahead of England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina on Wednesday. He emphasized the need for England to exploit Lionel Messi's defensive weaknesses, noting that he often conserves energy when the opposition has possession. Carragher highlighted Argentina's full-backs' attacking tendencies and suggested that England could create opportunities by taking advantage of their open play. He drew parallels to England's strong performance against Croatia earlier in the tournament. Messi has never faced England in his extensive international career, marking an anticipated moment in the match.

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By the Numbers

•Carragher believes England should target Messi's defensive frailties.
•Messi has scored eight goals and assisted two in this tournament.
•The match is scheduled for Wednesday in Atlanta.
•Argentina has faced intense matches, requiring extra time in previous rounds.
•Messi has never previously played against England in his career.

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3:51 AMYahoo Sports — Jamie Carragher Says England Can Exploit Lionel Messi's Defensive Frailties in World Cup Semi-Final

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Jamie Carragher believes England can turn the tables on Lionel Messi in Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final, arguing that Thomas Tuchel’s side should think as much about exploiting the Argentina captain as they do about stopping him. Messi, 39, has been the outstanding individual performer of the tournament, scoring eight goals and adding two assists as…
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