​Lionel Messi and some of Argentina’s players found England goalie Jordan Pickford’s water bottle containing a “cheat sheet” for how players take penalty kicksArgentina’s fitness coach Luis Martin posted a photo of Pickford’s water bottle on his Instagram Story after Argentina’s win on Wednesday, July 15Next to Messi’s name, the list says, “Fake Left / Dive Right,” while for player Thiago Almada, it said, “Feel on the day.”Lionel Messi and Nicolás González found an interesting item belonging to their opponent on the pitch after their win over England in the World Cup semifinal.After Argentina defeated England 2-1 on Wednesday, July 15, cameras caught Messi and González holding a water bottle that belonged to England’s goalie Jordan Pickford. Pasted on the side of the bottle was a “cheat sheet” for the goalkeeper with a list of every Argentina player and brief tips about their penalty kick style should the match have extended into a shootout.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“They found Jordan Pickford’s bottle featuring notes on Argentina’s penalty takers,” a post on ESPN FC said on Thursday, July 16.Argentina’s fitness coach Luis Martin later posted a photo of the water bottle to his Instagram.Jordan Pickford’s water bottle at the World CupCredit: Marvin Ibo Guengoer/GES Sportfoto/GettyNext to Messi’s name, England had noted that he tends to “Fake Left / Dive Right” for penalty kicks, while for other players, like Thiago Almada, it said, “Feel on the day.”In the clip that was shown on the broadcast, Messi appeared to look confused as he and his teammate read the cheat sheet. Other members from the Argentina organization passed the bottle around to show each other.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementFans noted that Pickford didn’t end up needing the cheat sheet because their semifinal match ended before it could go to a shootout. Argentina defeated England with the game-winning goal in stoppage time on Wednesday.Jordan Pickford and Lionel Messi on July 15, 2026Follow your favorite athletes on and off the field with PEOPLE’s free sports newsletter — sign up now!“It’s crazy what this group has achieved once again, reaching another World Cup Final,” Messi told reporters after their win. “We came here as world champions, and we have been the best team over the last four years, whether people like it or not, and no matter what anyone says.”“Very few teams reach two consecutive World Cup Finals, and this group managed to do it,” Messi continued. “When this group comes together, it somehow finds something special within itself. The pain goes away, everyone gets physically fit and we play like we did today. This group never stops trying.”AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementRead the original article on People