Scholes: Argentina’s big‑game experience edges England in World Cup semi
Paul Scholes said Argentina’s biggest advantage over England in the upcoming World Cup semi‑final is their experience winning big tournament games. Speaking on The Good, The Bat & The Football podcast, the former England midfielder noted both teams have followed similar paths—each beat Switzerland and Norway to reach the last‑four—but Argentina have already shown they know how to win high‑stakes matches, while England have yet to prove it. Scholes added, "I think the path for England and Argentina has been very similar… I think the biggest thing, the biggest advantage for Argentina, is they have done it before and they know how to win these big games in tournaments. We are yet to prove that."
For Nigerian fans following the tournament, the comment highlights why England might struggle against a side that has repeatedly delivered in knockout stages. It also raises the question of whether the Three Lions can break their tournament‑final hoodoo or if Argentina’s pedigree will carry them to the final.
Given England’s recent performances, do you back them to overturn the experience gap, or do you expect Argentina’s big‑game know‑how to see them through to the final?