England manager Tuchel says team will find way to stop Messi ahead of Argentina semifinal

England manager Thomas Tuchel said his side is preparing for the "best version" of Argentina ahead of their 2026 World Cup semifinal, acknowledging the defending champions' strength and depth across every area of the pitch. Speaking at a pre-match news conference, Tuchel described Argentina as a deeply competitive team unafraid when trailing, comfortable playing deep and stacked with experienced players in every line. He said respecting the opponent does not mean surrendering, adding that any team in the world can be beaten. Tuchel praised Argentina captain Lionel Messi, who at 39 shares the tournament's scoring lead with France's Kylian Mbappe at eight goals, but expressed confidence that England can limit the captain's influence. He noted defensive improvement in England's campaign and said the team must generate more attacking chances to reach the final.