Scaloni Weighs Tactical Shift Ahead of Argentina's World Cup Semi-Final Against England

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni is considering a formation change as his side prepares to face England in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final. Argentina scraped past Switzerland to reach the last four, and Scaloni is now weighing how best to approach a match that pits two heavyweight nations against one another.

According to Khel Now, Scaloni could tweak Argentina's formation for the semi-final. The idea of a tactical adjustment reflects the need to counter England's strengths after a grueling knockout stage. SPORTbible likewise reported that Scaloni could change things up for the clash.

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Despite the short turnaround, Scaloni downplayed any concerns over fitness. Free Malaysia Today reported that the Argentine boss says his team are in good shape as they prepare to face England. The squad appears to have recovered well from the tight win over Switzerland, but Scaloni is still contemplating changes in personnel or structure.

Free Malaysia TodayScaloni says fatigue not a concern for Argentina in World Cup semi-final

Athlon Sports noted that Scaloni's side only narrowly beat Switzerland, hinting that the performance may have prompted the manager to rethink his approach. With a spot in the final on the line, Argentina's coach is leaving no stone unturned.

Athlon SportsLionel Scaloni Considering Major Decision Ahead of Argentina’s England Clash