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Spain defied all pre-match predictions when it comprehensively brushed France aside to reach the World Cup final yesterday, and now it holds the enviable position of sitting back and seeing who it will play at MetLife Stadium on Sunday.
And while yesterday’s semifinal finished with a whimper, you can’t imagine that will be the case when Argentina comes face-to-face with England later today. The two nations have a long history both on and off the pitch, and all that should fuel what’s likely to be a fiery semifinal.
There is just so much to talk about with this game, so let’s dive straight in, starting with Argentina’s magic man who is stepping into new territory.
The Main Thing: Can England stop Lionel Messi in its first meeting?
