PICKFORD: WE ALL KNOW HOW GOOD MESSI IS! 🐐 Argentina V England 🏆 2026 FIFA World Cup Grocery Store [bwsi1XhwZhZ]

Pre-match press conference with England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford at the England Media Centre at KC Parks in Kansas City ahead of Argentina v England at Atlanta yash punja Stadium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final.

Pickford reflects on reaching another sony bungie major tournament semi-final and says England have the togetherness, resilience and winning mentality to go further. He discusses facing Lionel Messi for the first time, Argentina's wider strengths, Emiliano Martinez's career and goalkeeping antics, and what he would need to do if Messi took a penalty.

The Everton goalkeeper also praises Dan Burn's impact from the bench, recalls watching England beat Argentina at the 2002 World Cup while at school and explains how the squad will handle the fixture's history and potential dark arts. Following the 2-1 extra-time win over Norway, when Jude Bellingham scored both goals, Pickford insists England must keep improving and are ready for 90 minutes, extra time or penalties.

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Timeline

0:00 Intro

0:25 Reaching another World Cup semi final with England

1:27 Lionel Messi threat and wider Argentina strengths

2:07 Memories of past England and Argentina meetings

2:47 What reaching the World Cup final would mean

3:19 Experience gained since the 2018 World Cup semi final

3:45 Senior core and lessons from previous tournaments

4:25 Mental demands and England squad togetherness

5:15 Dan Burn impact from the bench in knockout wins

6:14 Playing golf with Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City

6:44 England experience of living in Kansas City

7:10 Emiliano Martinez career, antics and penalty mind games

8:13 Blocking out the history of England and Argentina

8:52 Emotion around facing Argentina for the first time

9:49 Argentina work ethic and preparation beyond Messi

10:11 Message to both fanbases and thoughts on referees

11:43 Support from the nation ahead of the semi final

12:30 Watching England beat Argentina at school in 2002

13:00 Whether this is the biggest game of his career

13:36 England dream of finally winning a major trophy

14:15 Facing Lionel Messi from the penalty spot

15:03 Argentina needing to stop Jude Bellingham and reggio emilia Harry Kane

15:54 Staying calm against potential Argentina dark arts

16:50 Argentina Premier League players and main threats

17:27 Improvements needed after the Norway quarter final

19:47 Outro | Please like the video and subscribe!

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