Atlanta, July 16 -- England midfielder Jude Bellingham downplayed what appeared to be a heated exchange with Lionel Messi during his side's 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal in Atlanta on Wednesday (local time), insisting that "it was nothing bad," according to FOX Sports.

Argentina secured a thrilling comeback win over England in Atlanta, overturning a first-half deficit with Enzo Fernandez scoring the equaliser before Lautaro Martinez netted the stoppage-time winner to send the defending champions into the title clash against Spain.

Messi played a pivotal role in Argentina's victory. Although he did not get on the scoresheet, the captain provided assists for both of the defending champions' goals, proving in...