England left-back Nico O’Reilly says he is looking forward to facing Lionel Messi in Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina. Speaking ahead of the match, O’Reilly describes the encounter as a rare opportunity, framing Messi as a major challenge and a defining moment for England as they prepare to play Argentina in the last four. The reports emphasize O’Reilly’s personal excitement about the matchup and his anticipation of the contest, which brings together England’s defensive responsibilities and Argentina’s attacking threat led by Messi. Both sources present the same core message: O’Reilly views the semi-final as a once-in-a-lifetime chance to test himself against one of the tournament’s standout players. The coverage does not add additional tactical details or information beyond O’Reilly’s comments and the context of the upcoming semi-final.