Pressure is on Argentina, they're world champions - Guehi

A significant story is unfolding on the international scene. Pressure is on Argentina, they're world champions - GuehiImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Marc Guehi has featured in all six matches for England at this World CupByAdwaidh RajanBBC Sport journalistPublished41 minutes agoEngland defender Marc Guehi insists the pressure is on Argentina as the Three Lions prepare to face the reigning champions in the World Cup semi-finals. Wednesday's match in Atlanta (20:00 BST) is England's second semi-final in three World Cups, but they have not reached the final since winning the tournament in 1966. To do so this year they have to overcome Argentina, who they will face for the sixth time at a World Cup in the latest chapter of one of international football's biggest rivalries.

From Diego Maradona's infamous 'Hand of God' goal in 1986 to David Beckham's red card 12 years later, games between the two nations have rarely lacked drama. "The pressure is on them, they are the world champions," said Guehi before the last-four tie. Thomas Tuchel's side overcame Norway 2-1 after extra time to book their place in the semi-final at Atlanta Stadium, which will be broadcast live on One and iPlayer.

The Details

Eight years ago in Moscow, England were knocked out by Croatia at this stage, having led 1-0 after Kieran Trippier's fifth-minute free-kick. "It's the game of your life. You have do what you can for your country," said Manchester City centre-back Guehi, 26.

'I try not to settle for lower standards' - TuchelImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Thomas Tuchel was appointed as England manager in January 2025England boss Thomas Tuchel said there is no issue between him and Jude Bellingham after the midfielder's response to the German's criticism of the performance against Norway. Tuchel said England "got lucky" in the last-eight tie and "made life very, very difficult for ourselves. " When asked about his manager's comments after the game, Bellingham, who had scored twice to secure the win, replied: "Yeah well, whatever.

""I'm a football coach and I try to demand the very best and not settle for lower standards," said Tuchel, brushing aside any suggestion of tension inside the camp. "I was in a mixed feeling. I have it completely out of my system.

What Experts Say

We debriefed it as a group and we're all focused now. " Asked specifically about Bellingham's response, he said: "It's a post-match interview. We came from the same mindset as being competitive and wanting to win.

He scored two goals and was exhausted because he gave everything. "Then the interviewer asked him the question. What do you expect from a player in this minute after the game?

The reporter didn't tell him I said he's a world-class player. And a world-class decisive moment. He didn't say I praised him.

The story has become one of the most prominent items on the global agenda.