Published Jul 14, 2026, 9:30 AM ET · Updated 4 months ago · 1 source
Close encounters: England have to crack Argentina’s ability to prevent close-range shots
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A rgentina’s defence has not always looked befitting of World Cup champions this summer. Cape Verde, Egypt and Jordan have collectively scored five goals against them, with their only clean sheets coming against Algeria and Austria. The ease with which relative minnows have broken the backline of Lionel Scaloni’s side should offer ample encouragement to Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane. Argentina’s underlying defensive process has been stronger than the outcomes, though. Their average of 0.52 expe