Deeney Doubts England's World Cup Chances Against Argentina

Troy Deeney, the former captain of Watford, expressed doubts regarding the England National Team's ability to reach the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He believes that Argentina will defeat England in the semi-finals.

England is set to face Norway in a crucial quarter-final match after securing a 3-2 victory against Mexico, despite Thomas Tuchel's concerns when his team was reduced to ten players. Norway advanced by defeating the Ivory Coast, which had previously shocked Brazil.

Deeney noted that Argentina, the defending champions, had a challenging last-16 match against Egypt but managed a comeback to secure their place in the quarter-finals against Switzerland. He remarked on the uncertainty surrounding England's performance and emphasized that they would struggle against teams employing low defensive blocks, predicting that Argentina would ultimately defeat them in the semi-finals.