Gary Neville has hit back at Cristian Romero after the Tottenham Hotspur captain publicly criticised the former Manchester United defender in the wake of Argentina's victory over England in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final.

Romero, who captained Argentina through the contest, took aim at Neville following the result — prompting the television pundit to defend his credentials with characteristic bluntness.

"I know what I'm talking about," Neville said in response, making clear he had no intention of backing down from his pre-match analysis or any remarks that had drawn Romero's ire.

The clash between the two figures adds a sharp edge to what was already an emotionally charged elimination for England, who fell short against the reigning world champions Argentina in one of the tournament's most anticipated semi-finals.

Neville, a regular presence in the commentary and punditry booth throughout the FIFA World Cup 2026, has been outspoken in his assessments of players and teams across the tournament. Romero's decision to single him out publicly suggests the Tottenham Hotspur skipper took particular exception to something the former defender had said.

Argentina now advance to the final, while England's campaign comes to a painful end at the semi-final stage.