Meet Argentina in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals, Noni Madueke: England is confident

JAKARTA - England National Team (Timnas) striker Noni Madueke, confirmed that his team is in high confidence ahead of facing Argentina in the 2026 World Cup semi-finals.

Madueke revealed that the Three Lions' attackers, who are in the best form, will make opponents feel worried, as England tries to add a second star to their uniforms when playing in the United States.

"Very confident. As B (Bukayo Saka) said, we have players who can win. During this tournament, we didn't focus too much on the opponent in the sense of being worried about them."

"I feel that other teams will be more worried about us," Madueke said, quoted from the official England national team website on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

England returned to the World Cup semi-finals after defeating Norway in the quarter-finals with a score of 2-1 thanks to two goals scored by Jude Bellingham.

This moment became the second World Cup semifinal in the last 10 years after in the 2018 edition they were able to reach the semifinals before finally being stopped by Croatia.

Madueke further said that England are now more motivated to break into the top four than the 2018 World Cup.

The belief is not without reason. The Arsenal striker said that the relationship between players in the England squad is getting closer and this could be an important capital to target the highest target.

"The experience has been very good so far, as we enter the last week. Now it's time to finish it brilliantly," said Madueke.

England is scheduled to face Argentina in the 2026 World Cup semifinal at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 02.00 WIB.

This opportunity is certainly a moment for the Three Lions to repeat the success of 60 years ago when they managed to reach the final party and became champions at the 1966 World Cup in England.