Jordan Pickford left a marked water bottle on the field during England’s dramatic 2026 World Cup quarter-final against Argentina. The bottle had taped-on notes outlining shooter tendencies of opponents. Argentine players noticed the markings and captured images before Pickford retrieved the bottle. Their leader Lionel Messi and teammates later discussed the discovery after their hard-fought victory. The incident started a debate about preparation methods in high-pressure matches. Pickford’s notes were highly detailed that opponents could have gained an edge in potential shootouts.