Morgan Rogers starts on right-wing for England vs Argentina in FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final - Report
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Rogers is set for his second World Cup start.
Aston Villa player Morgan Rogers will start on the right wing for the Three Lions. Rogers is just making his second start of the tournament, after against Panama in the group stage.
Jude Bellingham was dropped from his usual No.10 position for that game, and Rogers took his place as Declan Rice rested.
Morgan Rogers is set to start against Argentina
According to The Athletic, however, it is believed that the 23-year-old would play on the right flank for the semi-final, replacing Noni Madueke, who began there against Norway in the quarterfinals.
Except for the Round of 32 victory over DR Congo, Rogers has come off the bench in every World Cup match for England under Thomas Tuchel, except for his start against Panama.
Morgan Rogers, who entered the game against Norway in the 89th minute, played a variety of roles and was praised by the German manager following the team’s triumph over Erling Haaland and company in extra time.
Morgan Rogers, who frequently started over Jude Bellingham, had a significant impact on the England squad that made it to the World Cup 2026.
In North America, he has also made an impact off the bench. Most recently, he helped England defeat Norway in the quarterfinals and set up a semi-final match against Argentina.
With him starting against the defending champions, Tuchel has placed plenty of expectations on him to put up significant shift against the South Americans.
Jordan Henderson and Jarrell Quansah are the only players missing from Three Lions manager Thomas Tuchel’s nearly complete roster.
How many starts has Morgan Rogers made in FIFA World Cup 2026?
He set for his second start in the tournament.
Where will he be deployed against Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final match?
He will play on right flank.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.