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England manager Thomas Tuchel reacts during his team's press conference at the Atlanta Stadium, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final against Argentina. Martin Rickett/PA Wire/dpa
England defender Marc Guehi says all the pressure is on Argentina ahead of their World Cup semi-final.
Thomas Tuchel’s side are aiming to reach the World Cup final for just the second time in their history, and standing in the way is one of their biggest rivals.
From Diego Maradona’s "Hand of God" to David Beckham’s redemption arc, England versus Argentina is a fixture that has defined English football for the last 40 years.
Lionel Scaloni’s men are the defending champions and have an inspired Lionel Messi, who is going out in style in what will surely be his final World Cup, having scored eight goals.
But their journey to the last four has been fraught as they have needed extra time to beat minnows Cape Verde and 10-man Switzerland, while also staging a miraculous recovery to beat Egypt 3-2 in the final 15 minutes.
Guehi said: “There isn’t pressure on us. What’s the pressure? The onus is on them. They’re the World Champions.
“They need to come out, they need to defend their title. There’s no pressure on us at all.
“Everyone is excited, to be honest. The occasion, big players, everyone’s relishing the opportunity against them and looking forward to it.
“I was once and still am a fan of England, so I understand and know how people must be feeling back home.
“For us, we just have to stay focused and do our best. I know everyone is supporting us and giving us their best wishes.”
Guehi is preparing for the “game of his life”, having recovered from the intense Miami heat that took its toll during the quarter-final with Norway on Saturday.
The Manchester City centre-half came into that game with a hamstring complaint, but he is raring to go.
“It’s all healed up from whatever concern it was, so ready to go for it.
“It was intense. The heat plays a massive factor in it. But when you’re in a quarter-final or a semi-final, all that stuff goes out the window.
“It doesn’t matter, it’s just about getting through it and doing the best you can.
“Just make sure you’re right for that game because it could be the game of your life.
“So do what you can for your country. That’s most important.”
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