Argentina captain Lionel Messi is gearing up to face England for the first time

Argentina captain Lionel Messi is set to face England for the first time in his career, with the match taking place in the knockout stages of a World Cup. The occasion draws comparisons to Diego Maradona, who famously played against England in the 1986 World Cup. England, managed by Thomas Tuchel, will need to find a way to stop Messi as the two nations prepare to meet.