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The Messi Effect | Episode 43 | Friday, July 17, 2026 England: What Went Wrong — deep dive into the semifinal collapse vs Argentina. Gordon 55' gave England the lead, then England sat back for 30 minutes. Southgate's late/conservative subs. Kane invisible — zero impact, raises questions about future. Physical toll from Norway 120-min game. The Argentina curse: 4 straight World Cup losses (1986, 1998, 2022, 2026). Mentality gap: Argentina attack when behind, England retreat when ahead. England vs France Third Place Play-Off Saturday 5 PM ET.
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