Argentina squad arrives in Atlanta for World Cup semi-final

The Argentina national team arrived in Atlanta late Monday night, beginning their final preparations for Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against England. The squad landed just two days ahead of the critical encounter that will determine one of the tournament's finalists.

The team arrived at their hotel in a focused, quiet manner. Despite a crowd of roughly 80 supporters and media members waiting for the arrival, the players, including Lionel Messi, headed directly into the hotel without interacting with the public or giving statements. The site was under heavy security, including checks by specialized units.

Before departing Kansas City, where the team had been based for 43 days, manager Lionel Scaloni held a final training session. During the activity, the coach conducted tests regarding squad selection and tactical systems for the upcoming match.

The outcome of the game against England will dictate the team's next destination. A win would see the delegation travel to New Jersey for the final, while a loss would result in a trip to Miami for the third-place play-off.