Only three minutes played. Tempers flare early in Argentina vs England clash

England and Argentina are facing off in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the match has already produced a dramatic flashpoint in the opening minutes.

Details: Just three minutes into the game, players from both teams reacted furiously to a foul, with the confrontation coming close to escalating into a full-blown brawl.

Meanwhile, Szymon Marciniak is currently the leading candidate to referee the World Cup final. The Polish official also took charge of the 2022 FIFA World Cup final.

Reminder: The final will take place on Sunday, July 19, with kick-off scheduled for 21:00 CET. Spain have already secured their place in the final, while the second finalist will be decided in the semi-final between England and Argentina.