​Argentina is looking to make it to the World Cup final for a second consecutive season.To achieve that goal, Lionel Messi’s squad will need to end England’s dream of winning its first World Cup in 60 years.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Three Lions could prove to be a tough test for La Albiceleste. While Argentina has won its way into the semifinals, the team has had some close calls, needing extra time to beat Cape Verde, a late, two-goal rally to dispatch Egypt and extra time to beat a Switzerland squad that was down to 10 men after a 72nd-minute red card against Breel Embolo.1 / 5US forward #20 Folarin Balogun (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring his team’s third goal during the 2026 World Cup Group D football match between USA and Paraguay at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on June 12, 2026.(PATRICK T. FALLON, AFP via Getty Images)Messi has found a majority of Argentina’s goals during its World Cup thus far. That said, Lionel Scaloni has been able to push the right buttons for his squad, getting the most out of Lautaro Martínez as a substitute while his continued faith in Julián Álvarez was rewarded by the 26-year-old’s picture-perfect, game-winning goal against Switzerland.Now, Scaloni will face his most difficult lineup decision thus far. Will he continue to trust his typical preferred 11 against England, or will he make changes ahead of the semifinal match?Here’s how Argentina could line up for its World Cup matchup against England:AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementJulián ÁlvarezLionel MessiLionel Scaloni didn’t tweak Argentina’s starting lineup between its round of 16 win over Egypt and its quarterfinal win over Switzerland. He might leave things status quo again as his team prepares for a key match against England.Goalkeepers: Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa), Gerónimo Rulli (Marseille), Juan Musso (Atlético Madrid)Defenders: Leonardo Balerdi (Marseille), Nicolás Tagliafico (Lyon), Gonzalo Montiel (River Plate), Lisandro Martínez (Manchester United), Cristian Romero (Tottenham), Nicolás Otamendi (Benfica), Facundo Medina (Marseille), Nahuel Molina (Atlético Madrid)AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMidfielders: Leandro Paredes (Boca Juniors), Rodrigo De Paul (Inter Miami), Valentín Barco (Strasbourg), Giovani Lo Celso (Real Betis), Exequiel Palacios (Bayer Leverkusen), Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool), Enzo Fernández (Chelsea)Forwards: Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), Julián Álvarez (Atlético Madrid), Nico González (Atlético Madrid), Thiago Almada (Atlético Madrid), Giuliano Simeone (Atlético Madrid), Nico Paz (Como), Jose Manuel López (Palmeiras), Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan)This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Predicting Argentina lineup vs. England ahead of World Cup semifinal