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Argentina Exploited England's Goalkeeper's Penalty Notes in World Cup Semifinal
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Argentina Exploited England's Goalkeeper's Penalty Notes in World Cup Semifinal

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Argentina's coaching staff used a "torpedo" tactic for penalty shootouts against England in the 2026 World Cup semifinals.
  • Notes on England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford's tendencies were written on his water bottle during the match.
  • The information, shared by assistant coach Luis Martín, was later deleted from Instagram after going viral.

The Argentine football team found an unconventional edge in their 2026 World Cup semifinal victory over England: a "torpedo" tactic for penalty shootouts, revealed through notes on the opposing goalkeeper's discarded water bottle. The detail emerged after Argentina's dramatic 2-1 win, where the Albiceleste players reportedly found amusement in the tactical information left behind by England's Jordan Pickford.

Amagale a la izquierda y tirarate a la derecha

— Jordan Pickford's water bottle notesSpecific advice for Lionel Messi during the penalty shootout.

During the tense match, Pickford's water bottle, left on the field, contained handwritten instructions for his team's penalty takers. These notes offered specific advice, such as "IN THE MIDDLE LOOK, NEXT ONE I'LL TIP IT" and targeted suggestions for Argentine players like Messi, Montiel, Mac Allister, and Julián Álvarez.

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— Jordan Pickford's water bottle notesSpecific advice for Alexis Mac Allister during the penalty shootout.

Argentina's physical trainer, Luis Martín, initially shared a photo of the bottle's contents with the penalty-taking list on Instagram. However, the image quickly gained traction online, leading Martín to delete the post. The leaked information provided a fascinating, albeit brief, glimpse into the psychological and tactical battles waged during high-stakes international football matches.

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— Jordan Pickford's water bottle notesSpecific advice for Julián Álvarez during the penalty shootout.
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Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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