Messi sharpens up for Argentina's World Cup semifinal
Lionel Messi of Argentina was on the training pitch in Marietta, Georgia on 14 July 2026, fine-tuning his game ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal against England.
Lionel Messi of Argentina was on the training pitch in Marietta, Georgia on 14 July 2026, fine-tuning his game ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal against England.
Lionel Messi (third from right) joins teammates in a structured drill during Argentina's training camp in Marietta, Georgia on 14 July 2026, one day before the World Cup semifinal against England.
Lionel Messi (front right) is pictured during Argentina's pre-match training in Marietta, Georgia on 14 July 2026, as the defending champions prepare to face England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal.
Lionel Messi (right) was seen in focused training mode in Marietta, Georgia on 14 July 2026, as Argentina stepped up preparations for their high-stakes 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal against England.
Lionel Messi (second from left) trains alongside the full Argentina squad in Marietta, Georgia on 14 July 2026, with the World Cup semifinal against England imminent.
Lionel Messi (centre) was at the heart of Argentina's training session in Marietta, Georgia on 14 July 2026, as coach Lionel Scaloni put the squad through their paces before the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal.
Lionel Scaloni, head coach of Argentina, was spotted directing training in Marietta, Georgia on 14 July 2026 as the side finalised their tactical blueprint for the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal against England.
Lionel Scaloni (first from right), Argentina's head coach, is seen issuing instructions during the squad's training session in Marietta, Georgia on 14 July 2026, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal.
Lionel Scaloni (first from left) and Lionel Messi (third from left) are pictured together during Argentina's training session in Marietta, Georgia on 14 July 2026, as the coach-captain axis gears up for the World Cup semifinal against England.
Lionel Messi is photographed before the start of Argentina's training session in Marietta, Georgia on 14 July 2026, as the squad readied itself for the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal showdown with England.
Lionel Messi arrives at the training facility in Marietta, Georgia on 14 July 2026, as Argentina held their final preparation session before facing England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal.
Lionel Messi is captured ahead of training in Marietta, Georgia on 14 July 2026, with Argentina set to face England in what promises to be one of the most anticipated 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals.
The full Argentina squad assembled for a training session in Marietta, Georgia on 14 July 2026, putting in collective work under coach Lionel Scaloni ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal against England.
Argentina players work through a collective drill at their Marietta, Georgia training base on 14 July 2026, tightening their tactical shape ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal against England.
Lautaro Martinez of Argentina was put through his paces during the squad's training session in Marietta, Georgia on 14 July 2026, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal against England.
Lionel Messi (left) and Rodrigo De Paul are photographed together before training in Marietta, Georgia on 14 July 2026, as Argentina prepared for the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal against England.
Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul are seen side by side before Argentina's training session in Marietta, Georgia on 14 July 2026, with both players central to the side's hopes against England in the World Cup semifinal.
Rodrigo De Paul of Argentina spoke to the media in Marietta, Georgia on 14 July 2026, fielding questions before the squad's training session ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal against England.
Gonzalo Montiel of Argentina gave a pre-training interview in Marietta, Georgia on 14 July 2026, speaking ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal against England.
Alexis Mac Allister of Argentina was interviewed in Marietta, Georgia on 14 July 2026 before training, sharing his thoughts ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal against England.
Emiliano Martinez, Argentina's first-choice goalkeeper, took part in the squad's training session in Marietta, Georgia on 14 July 2026, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal against England.
Julian Alvarez of Argentina featured in the squad's training session in Marietta, Georgia on 14 July 2026, as the striker prepared for the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal against England.