TyC predict Argentina's Starting XI: Five-Man defense unlikely, De Paul most likely to be benched

According to Tycsports, Argentina will face England in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals, and Scaloni is still finalizing the starting lineup and considering adjustments.

Argentina will play England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals, with the match scheduled for 3 AM Beijing time (CEST) this Thursday at Atlanta Stadium. Scaloni is finalizing the starting lineup and analyzing possible changes. Argentina hopes to defend their title after winning in Qatar four years ago, making this a crucial match.

At the pre-match press conference, Scaloni stated that he would evaluate different options based on Tuchel's England team. Scaloni said: "We might consider the opponent and make some adjustments. The idea is to field the best lineup we have, and the players are in good form." However, he did not confirm the starting eleven.

Current information suggests that Argentina is not expected to make many changes compared to the starting lineup that defeated Switzerland 3-1. That match was the fourth time Scaloni had used the same starting lineup since taking over the national team. Nevertheless, individual adjustments are still possible, but it is currently unclear who will be in the starting lineup. Scaloni will not confirm the 11-man squad until this Wednesday after informing the players.

Currently, a five-at-the-back formation does not seem to be an option. If there are adjustments, all signs point to the midfield, and a surprise could occur: De Paul is the most likely candidate to be dropped from the starting lineup , as he almost missed the starting lineup before the match against Egypt and was substituted in Argentina's last two games.

If the coaching staff decides to adjust the lineup and De Paul leaves the starting position, then N. Gonzalez or Giuliano Simeone might enter the starting lineup. De Paul has been a key player for Argentina throughout Scaloni's tenure.

N. Gonzalez, a product of Argentinos Juniors, has always been one of the first players Scaloni considers bringing on in every match, and he has performed well. If he starts, he would play as a left midfielder, and it would then remain to be seen who would occupy the right-sided position.

As for Atletico Madrid player Giuliano Simeone, he is more accustomed to playing in front of the right-back. However, his inclusion in the starting lineup would be more surprising, as he has only played in this FIFA World Cup against Jordan, and that was as a starter. Before this, although Scaloni had given him many opportunities, he had only truly started 6 times: in friendlies against Honduras, Iceland, and Puerto Rico, as well as in the third round of this FIFA World Cup against Jordan, and in World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Chile.

Finally, other adjustments cannot be ruled out. There is a question mark over the right-back position, although Molina has an advantage over Gonzalo Montiel.

TyC predicts Argentina's starting lineup against England

E. Martinez; Molina or Gonzalo Montiel, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Tagliafico; De Paul or Giuliano Simeone or N. Gonzalez, Paredes, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo; Messi, Alvarez.