England are preparing for a knockout match against Argentina, with the Argentina team led by Lionel Messi. The focus for England is how to contain Messi as the tie offers Argentina the chance to add more history to the tournament campaign. According to the coverage, England are arriving with momentum after earlier wins, including a victory at the Estadio Azteca against one of the hosts despite playing with 10 men. England subsequently also eliminated Erling Haaland’s team in the last eight. With Argentina now the next opponent and the match framed as a chance to determine the next step for Messi, England’s task centers on stopping Argentina’s attacking influence while managing the demands of a high-stakes knockout fixture. The reporting underscores that England’s previous results have brought them to the stage where the holders face a serious challenge against a side built around Messi, but the exact match details beyond this tournament progression are not specified in the provided text.