Argentina enter their semifinal against England with their biggest advantage restored: Lionel Messi operating as a decisive goal threat under Lionel Scaloni’s system. Messi is no longer being asked to carry Argentina through every phase of the game. Scaloni’s adjustments have created more freedom for Messi to find dangerous positions while the team around him provides structure, pressing and attacking support. That evolution has changed Argentina’s profile. Instead of relying only on moments of individual brilliance, they have become a team that can control games, absorb pressure, and still find Messi in the areas where one touch can decide a knockout match. Will Argentina defeat England? Get more context and signals from Cournot: