FIFA World Cup 2026: "Ready to give it our all," Kane's message before Argentina test
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England captain Harry Kane expressed confidence and determination ahead of his side's FIFA World Cup semifinal against defending champions Argentina, sharing training images and a brief message on social media before the crucial clash.
Taking to X, Kane posted a series of photographs from England's final training session, indicating the squad's readiness for the high-stakes encounter.
"Ready to give it our all," Kane wrote on X.
England will face Argentina in the second FIFA World Cup semifinal, with the winner advancing to the final to take on Spain, who defeated France 2-0 in the first semifinal.
Meanwhile, Declan Rice is fit and available to start England's World Cup semifinal against Argentina on Wednesday (local time), Sky Sports reported.
Rice had suffered a stomach issue following England's round-of-16 clash in Mexico City 10 days ago. England manager Thomas Tuchel revealed that the midfielder was confined to bed for three days ahead of the quarterfinal against Norway due to the illness.
England will face Argentina in the second semifinal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Atlanta on Wednesday, with the Three Lions aiming to reach only their second-ever World Cup final and their first since lifting the trophy on home soil in 1966. As a result, the FA medical team decided that Rice could only feature for 45 minutes in Miami, where the intense heat and humidity created conditions equivalent to temperatures of 44°C.
The Arsenal midfielder appeared exhausted and visibly drained as he walked past journalists after England's extra-time victory over Norway. However, manager Thomas Tuchel indicated in his post-match press conference that Rice was eager to continue playing beyond the interval.
"We knew that Declan was struggling. He gave a green light to continue maybe until the next water break, but then I thought if we go 120 and I don't have Elliot [Anderson] on the field, we will get into trouble with substitutions later," Tuchel said as per Sky Sports.
"So we took a hard decision and took Declan off then, which paid off because Elliot could play the full 120, otherwise we would have been in trouble," he added.
Rice has now fully recovered and completed a full training session in Kansas City on Monday. It was England's first full session since the victory over Norway, which had been held behind closed doors, as per Sky Sports.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Messi vs Kane in a World Cup semifinal... does it get any bigger than this? Argentina are the champions, but England have momentum. Interesting to see if Rice's fitness holds up. Heat and humidity can be brutal, hope the medical team handles it well.
As a neutral fan, I'm just hoping for a thriller! Both teams have world-class talent. England need to be careful not to lose focus like they did against Norway. Argentina will punish any mistakes. 🏆
Great to see Rice recovered. His presence in midfield is crucial for England's balance. But honestly, Argentina's experience in knockout stages could be the difference. My heart says England, my head says Argentina. No matter what, football wins. 😊
Kane's message is pure class – 'Ready to give it our all'. That's the spirit! Argentina will be tough, but England have shown resilience. Tuchel's decision to sub Rice early vs Norway was smart, and it paid off. Tactical masterstroke. Now bring on the semifinal! 🔥
I know everyone's hyped, but has anyone noticed how fit some of these players look despite the heat? That's serious preparation. India could learn a lot about sports science from these teams. Anyway, go Three Lions! Maybe they can break the 1966 jinx. 🦁
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