Wayne Rooney suggests squad change for England-Argentina World Cup semi-final

Ahead of the semi-final match between England and Argentina at the 2026 World Cup, England legend Wayne Rooney offered his advice to head coach Thomas Tuchel. Rooney requested that Marcus Rashford be given a chance in the starting 11 instead of Noni Madueke, who was ineffective in the quarter-final match against Norway.

Jude Bellingham's two crucial goals were of great importance for England, who beat Norway 2-1 in extra time to book their place among the final four teams. Argentina, the defending champions who stand as the last obstacle for England on the road to the championship, became the side to claim the semi-final ticket by eliminating Switzerland.

Stating that the squad is uncertain in the hours leading up to the match, Rooney emphasized that the best managers are those who can make risky decisions. The winner of this epic clash, which will be played in Atlanta, will face Spain, the European champions who comfortably bypassed France in the final.