Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni says Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final against England is “just a football game,” after Argentina advances with a 3-1 win over Switzerland in the quarter-finals. Multiple outlets report that Scaloni is urging attention be kept on the sporting contest rather than broader political or historical tensions. The semi-final matchup is noted as occurring 40 years after a famous 1986 World Cup encounter between the teams in Mexico, when their quarter-final meeting became a major event in football history. Following the Switzerland victory at Arrowhead Stadium, Scaloni frames the England match as a match on the field, emphasizing the importance of focusing on football rather than external issues. The comments come as both teams prepare for the next stage of the tournament, with Argentina looking to reach the final and England aiming to progress as well. Scaloni’s remarks reflect an effort to de-escalate the tone around the fixture while acknowledging its high profile and historical context.