Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterSubscribe to our newsletterArgentina's World Cup semi-final with England will be a meeting of familiar foes.Reigning champions Argentina are aiming to reach back-to-back World Cup finals, where Spain lie in wait, by overcoming England in their last-four encounter.The Atlanta showdown marks the first competitive meeting with the teams since the 2002 tournament and remarkably, Lionel Messi's first against the Three Lions.Emi Martinez's Argentina penalty record revealedBut Thomas Tuchel's side will also come up against well-known faces with several in the Albicelete's squad boasting either past or current Premier League experience.No fewer than eight of England's next opponents have plied their trade in the top flight with Emi Martinez chief among them and set to be a focal point in the clash. You may like World Cup 2026: Every England players penalty record When can England play Lionel Messi and Argentina at the World Cup? Lionel Messi has never played against England, but what's his record like against English clubs, and who has he played in the current England squad? The Aston Villa goalkeeper stole the headlines when Argentina won the 2022 World Cup final against France for his heroics in extra time as well as the penalty shootout.Martinez saved one of the four efforts he faced from the spot to ensure that Lionel Scaloni's men were crowned world champions for a third time in their history.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.He was also awarded the tournament's Golden Glove after recording three clean sheets during his country's route to their most recent international glory in Qatar.Martinez's record in shootouts with Argentina is 10 saves from 24 attempts faced which were key against France as well as the Netherlands in the 2022 quarter-final.For club as well as country, the 33-year-old boasts an impressive record with four combined victories and his last defeat coming in the Carabao Cup with Arsenal in 2019.However Martinez's record from penalties in open play with Argentina is less inspiring, having conceded five of six penalties he has faced in all competitions.England captain Harry Kane is among those to have the better of Martinez after converting both of his efforts from 12 yards while still a Tottenham player.The Bayern Munich forward has already converted his two penalties at this World Cup, beating Mexico's Raul Rangel and Dominik Livakovic of Croatia.TOPICSAston VillaArgentinaEnglandWorld CupWorld Cup 2026Richard Buxton
