Pickford expresses confidence ahead of England's semi-final with Argentina
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 13, 2026, 8:52 PM
Last updated Jul 13, 2026
Jordan Pickford, England's goalkeeper, is optimistic about his team's composure in their World Cup semi-final against Argentina, scheduled for Wednesday in Atlanta. He highlighted England's ability to avoid confrontations during the tournament and mentioned key players in the squad. The historic rivalry is underscored by notable past encounters, including Argentina's triumph in the 1986 World Cup. Pickford emphasized the importance of focusing on the game itself rather than prior incidents, reiterating readiness for any scenario in the upcoming match.
- •England faces Argentina in a World Cup semi-final on Wednesday.
- •Pickford believes the team can maintain composure under pressure.
- •The match features a historic rivalry influenced by past encounters.
- •England has avoided significant disciplinary issues during the tournament.
- •Pickford emphasizes teamwork and focus on performance over individual star power.
- 11:33 PMYahoo Sports — Pickford: England’s players will stay cool in their World Cup semi
- 8:52 PMYahoo Sports — Pickford backs England to keep cool in tense Argentina World Cup semi
- 8:40 PMYahoo Sports — ‘We can’t just talk about Messi’ – Jordan Pickford ahead of semi-final clash with Argentina
"Jordan Pickford is confident England will be streetwise enough to keep their cool in Wednesday’s intense World Cup semi-final clash with Argentina. Thomas Tuchel’s side have the chance to become the nation’s first men’s team to reach the final since Alf Ramsey’s heroes lifted the trophy in 1966.
"England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford is confident his team will keep their cool in the heat of Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.Lionel Messi will be the focus in the build-up to the semi-final in Atlanta but Everton goalkeeper Pickford talked up England's own stars.
"Jordan Pickford says England are ready to topple Lionel Messi and Argentina and reach a first World Cup final since 1966.The massive semi-final clash will see Messi take on the Three Lions for the fir...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 13, 2026, 11:33 PMPickford: England’s players will stay cool in their World Cup semi
Jordan Pickford is confident England will be streetwise enough to keep their cool in Wednesday’s intense World Cup semi-final clash with Argentina. Thomas Tuchel’s side have the chance to become the nation’s first men’s team to reach the final since Alf Ramsey’s heroes lifted the trophy in 1966.
- Yahoo SportsJul 13, 2026, 8:52 PMPickford backs England to keep cool in tense Argentina World Cup semi
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford is confident his team will keep their cool in the heat of Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.Lionel Messi will be the focus in the build-up to the semi-final in Atlanta but Everton goalkeeper Pickford talked up England's own stars.
- Yahoo SportsJul 13, 2026, 8:40 PM‘We can’t just talk about Messi’ – Jordan Pickford ahead of semi-final clash with Argentina
Jordan Pickford says England are ready to topple Lionel Messi and Argentina and reach a first World Cup final since 1966.The massive semi-final clash will see Messi take on the Three Lions for the fir...
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