Mikel Obi Predicts Messi and Argentina Will Outclass England in World Cup 2026 Semi

Former Super Eagles captain Mikel Obi says he’s backing Lionel Messi’s Argentina to beat England in tonight’s World Cup 2026 semi-final. Speaking on a popular football podcast, he warned that England’s midfield has struggled to control space. He believes Messi and Julián Álvarez will expose these gaps with smart movement and precise passing. “You can’t defend one-on-one against Messi, it’s impossible,” Obi said. “With the way they move the ball, if it finds him, everything else changes.”

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