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Argentina and their opponents lined up before the match

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WC 2028 Warm-up Matches

Two international match days — Argentina under the lights and England on the field — seen close-up from the stands.

Argentina

Argentina warm-up match

A packed stadium, the teams lined up before kickoff, and a close view of Lionel Messi beside the bench.

Argentina and their opponents lined up with young mascots before the match
The teams line up before kickoff
Ken and Johan together beside the field in a packed stadium
Johan and me, close to the field
Lionel Messi standing beside the Argentina bench
Lionel Messi on the touchline
Argentina match night

England

England warm-up match

From the goalkeeper drills to the final applause, a close view of England preparing, playing, and greeting the crowd.

England players passing the ball during their warm-up
Passing drills before kickoff
Two England players preparing to take a corner
Setting up the corner
Two England goalkeepers applauding during warm-ups
England's goalkeepers warming up
England goalkeeper preparing beside the goal with two footballs
Goalkeeper drills
England number ten speaking with an opposing player during the match
On the field
England's team applauding supporters after the match
England thanks the crowd
England match day