Declan Rice major injury update emerges ahead of England and Argentina World Cup match

Declan Rice said he is confident he will be fit to start England’s World Cup semi-final versus Argentina after being taken off during the Norway win. The Arsenal midfielder was substituted at halftime in Saturday’s dramatic 2–1 extra-time victory in Miami, prompting concerns he could miss England’s most important match. Despite still recovering from an illness that disrupted his preparation for the quarter-final, Rice reassured England’s medical staff that he expects to be ready for the Wednesday showdown in Atlanta. The article notes he had been confined to bed for much of the lead-up and that Thomas Tuchel said he was never expected to complete the match. England also received reassurance regarding Jude Bellingham, after images suggested he might have suffered an issue with his left arm or shoulder area; staff were told the stiffness does not affect his performances. England last met Argentina in 2005, winning a friendly 3–2 with Michael Owen scoring twice.