Argentina's Lionel Messi receives treatment for a cut above his eye during the World Cup quarter-final against Switzerland in Kansas. ReutersInfoArsenal midfielder Rice was battling illness during quarter-final against Norway The NationalJuly 14, 2026

Argentina and England meet in the World Cup semi-finals.

Lionel Messi, 39, leads the tournament's scoring chart with eight goals, level with France's Kylian Mbappé.

Messi sustained a cut above his right eye after a challenge from Switzerland's Granit Xhaka but completed the quarter-final.

England midfielder Declan Rice is battling illness, having been substituted at half-time against Norway.