Argentina Finds Pickford's Penalty Cheat Sheet Before Match

Ahead of the World Cup semi-final match between Argentina and England, Jordan Pickford's penalty cheat sheet was found by Argentine players. This cheat sheet, taped to Pickford's water bottle, included the names of every Argentine player along with specific instructions on how to react to their penalty kicks.

Notably, the instructions advised Pickford to fake a dive and delay his movement against players like Thiago Almada. Lionel Messi, who had already missed a penalty earlier in the tournament, was also mentioned in the notes.

Argentina came from behind to win the match 2-1, with Enzo Fernandez scoring a crucial equalizer. The discovery of the cheat sheet has raised questions about the integrity of the game, especially as it was shared widely on social media.

Following this match, Argentina advanced to the final against Spain, avoiding a penalty shootout.