- Lionel Messi meets England for the first time in a World Cup — he’s the tournament’s top scorer and still a game‑winner at 39, so all eyes will be on him.
- It’s a classic World Cup rivalry with famous moments (1966 controversy, Maradona’s 1986 “Hand of God,” 1998 penalties) — another chapter Wednesday.
- England are slight favorites with greater depth and Jude Bellingham in red‑hot form; the winner advances to face Spain in the final.
The news, distilled into what matters.
Get the full experience in the app — topics, comments, and audio summaries.