Argentina stand just one victory away from reaching a second straight FIFA World Cup final, but England believe their long wait for global glory could finally end when the old rivals renew one of football's most storied rivalries in Wednesday's semifinal.
The showdown marks the nations' first World Cup meeting in two decades, reviving a fixture that has produced some of the tournament's most unforgettable moments.
While England are chasing their first World Cup final appearance since lifting the trophy on home soil in 1966, defending champions Argentina arrive with history firmly on their side, having never lost a World Cup semifinal.
England's rise under Thomas Tuchel has continued the progress established during Gareth Southgate's tenure. The Three Lions have now reached their fourth major tournament semifinal since 2018, matching the total they had achieved throughout the rest of their football history.
The road to Atlanta, however, has been anything but convincing.
