There’s not much Jack and Martín agree on.
One believes football is coming home. The other will happily remind him who lifted the trophy in 2022. They’ve spent the tournament backing their own countries, but for the World Cup’s biggest rivalry, they’ve put loyalties aside for one article.
England versus Argentina rarely disappoints, and with a place in the World Cup final on the line, our two Fan Voices have combined their favourite selections into one huge 251.00 Mega Bet Builder.
Our England vs Argentina Mega Bet Builder (251.00)
- Over 3.5 Goals
- Over 3.5 Cards
- Harry Kane Anytime Goalscorer
- Lionel Messi Anytime Goalscorer
- Enzo Fernandez to be booked
- Jude Bellingham to be booked
- Jude Bellingham to score or assist
- Julian Alvarez to score or assist
Over 3.5 Goals
Jack: This has all the ingredients for goals.
England’s last three knockout matches have finished 2-1, 3-2 and 2-1, while Argentina’s have ended 3-2, 3-2 and 3-1. Both sides have needed extra time twice already, suggesting neither defence is quite as secure as it looked in the group stage.
With Kane, Messi, Alvarez and Bellingham all in outstanding form, I can see another thriller.
Over 3.5 Cards
Martín: England and Argentina is one of football’s fiercest rivalries and, with a place in the World Cup final at stake, emotions will naturally run high. England have already collected seven yellow cards and a red, while Argentina have received six bookings of their own.
Four cards doesn’t feel like a demanding line for a game of this magnitude.
Harry Kane Anytime Goalscorer
Jack: Kane was made for occasions like this.
He already has six goals at this World Cup after scoring against Croatia, Panama, DR Congo and Mexico, and remains England’s penalty taker and focal point.
Argentina have conceded in each of their last three knockout matches, so I fancy Kane to add another.
Lionel Messi Anytime Goalscorer
Martín: Messi is leading the Golden Boot race with eight goals, averaging 5.6 shots per 90 minutes, and somehow this will be the first time in his international career that he’s faced England.
At 39, he’s still deciding the biggest games.
Enzo Fernandez To Be Booked
Martín: Enzo averages 1.2 fouls per game at this World Cup and picked up 10 Premier League yellow cards last season. Trying to stop Bellingham, Rice and England’s runners is likely to mean a few tactical fouls.
I like the value here.
Jude Bellingham To Be Booked
Jack: Bellingham usually plays right on the edge.
He avoided a booking against Norway because suspension was hanging over him, but those yellow cards have now been wiped. Jude has collected nine bookings in his last 32 England appearances and never shies away from a battle.
Against Argentina, I think he’ll be fully committed.
Jude Bellingham To Score Or Assist
Jack: England go as Jude goes.
He’s scored six goals already at this World Cup, including braces in each of the last two knockout rounds, while Kane and Bellingham have become one of the tournament’s deadliest partnerships.
If England score, there’s a great chance Jude is involved.
Julian Alvarez To Score Or Assist
Martín: Alvarez finally has his moment.
His brilliant winner against Switzerland could be exactly the confidence boost he needed, and with Messi attracting so much defensive attention, Alvarez always finds dangerous pockets of space.
I think he plays a decisive role again tonight.
Jack & Martín’s Prediction
This feels like another World Cup classic waiting to happen.
England have improved with every knockout game, while Argentina know exactly how to navigate these occasions. Neither of us expects a comfortable evening.
Predicted score: England 2-2 Argentina (Argentina win after extra time)
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