​Argentina faces England in a World Cup semifinal match that pits soccer great Lionel Messi against the young superstar Jude Bellingham.The winner will meet Spain, whose defensive prowess and swagger allowed them to clinch a spot in the World Cup final with a 2-0 win against France on Tuesday.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementFollow along for live updates, highlights and analysis as the second spot in the World Cup final is decided.England coach Thomas Tuchel has selected Morgan Rogers to start in place of Noni Madueke on the right wing. Defenders Reece James and Djed Spence also will start, replacing Ezri Konsa and Nico O’Reilly.For Argentina, coach Lionel Scaloni picked Gio Simeone in midfield over Rodrigo De Paul.Argentine Football Association president Claudio Tapia posted a photo on Instagram of himself sitting next to Argentina stars Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementTapia is under investigation over his assets and the organization’s financial management. He received judicial authorization to travel to the World Cup despite the ongoing probes.“Here we go again, with hope as our guiding principle, representing an entire nation. More united than ever,” Tapia wrote.Argentine Security Minister Alejandra Monteoliva has said fans won’t be able to carry some of their flags and banners that incorporate images of the Falkland Islands into the World Cup semifinal match between Argentina and England.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMonteoliva cited FIFA’s code of conduct, which bans politically divisive content. But her comments led to a social media backlash in Buenos Aires.England reasserted control of the Falklands in a 1982 war with Argentina. Argentines claim the British protectorate as the Malvinas and consider the South Atlantic islands essential to their national identity.FIFA’s code of conduct also says fans cannot “curse or chant in a political, offensive and/or discriminatory manner.”But Britain’s top representative in Atlanta has said she expects Argentines to continue with their chants that reference the Malvinas along with soccer greats Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi. Consul General Rachel Galloway told Atlanta First News that although fans might sing about those issues, “we find a way to work together.”AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWildfires in Canada forced officials to call off Wednesday’s planned FIFA Fan Festival in Toronto. Thousands of people were expected to be there to watch the England-Argentina match.“The health and safety of attendees, staff, volunteers, and emergency personnel remains our top priority,” organizers said.More than 100 wildfires were burning in Canada on Wednesday, with wind pushing smoke southeast. Warnings about unhealthy air extended from Minnesota through Toronto and into New York.The World Cup final will be in East Rutherford, New Jersey — just outside of New York City — on Sunday.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertise