Nico O'Reilly plays vital role for England at World Cup semifinals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 5:20 AM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Nico O'Reilly, the Manchester City left-back, has been instrumental for England as they advance to the semifinals of the World Cup, facing Argentina. O'Reilly's solid performances include five starts in six matches, filling a crucial gap left by injured teammates. England's backline has faced challenges due to injuries, but O'Reilly's contributions have helped stabilize the defense. The upcoming match against Argentina presents a significant test, with Lionel Messi leading the opposition.
- •O'Reilly has started five of England's six World Cup matches.
- •His performances have bolstered England's defense amid injury challenges.
- •England faces Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, in the semifinals.
- •O'Reilly's size and athleticism are key attributes for the matchup.
- 5:20 AMYahoo Sports — Ever so quietly, a Manchester City youngster has been vital for England at the World Cup
"There is no doubt that the 2025-26 season was Nico O’Reilly’s breakout campaign. The Manchester City youngster continued on from his impressive form at the back end of the 2024-25 season to become...
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