Argentina survives another scare
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England are playing in a World Cup semi-final for just the fourth time in their history. After the heartbreak of 1990 and 2018, The Three Lions will be looking to emulate the success of 1966, 60 years on,
The long sporting and political tensions between England and Argentina are big topics of discussion ahead of nations' World Cup semifinal contest.
England are into the World Cup semi-finals for the first time since 2018, and an old foe awaits them in Argentina. Few fixtures in international football carry more weight and history than this
As England prepare to face Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals, FIFA's long-standing 'Falklands rule' is back in focus. Here's why English referees cannot officiate Argentina matches and how a decades-old territorial dispute shaped the policy.
It was also revealed today that Argentina will wear its blue kit against England, just as it did in the 1986 World Cup quarterfinals, when Maradona dressed up as a god, first with the infamous Hand of God goal and then with another goal that became one of the greatest moments in soccer history.
Argentina’s national football team faced Switzerland’s national football team in the final quarter-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Argentina vs Switzerland attracted global attention as both teams entered the knockout clash unbeaten in the tournament.
Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister (20) celebrates after scoring the first goal of the match to put Argentina up 1-0 over Switzerland in the 2026 World Cup Quarterfinal football match at Kansas City (Arrowhead) Stadium in Kansas City on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Dominick Williams dowilliams@kcstar.com
