World Cup: England, Argentina renew rivalry 40 years after Maradona's 'Hand of God'
England and Argentina will reignite one of football’s greatest rivalries when they clash in the semi-finals of the FIFA 2026 World Cup on Wednesday, with memories of Diego Maradona’s infamous ‘Hand of God’ goal adding another layer of intrigue to the blockbuster encounter in Atlanta.
Forty years after their unforgettable quarter-final showdown at the 1986 World Cup in Mexico, the two football giants meet again with a place in Sunday’s final on the line. The winners will face either France or Spain in the title decider.
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The rivalry between England and Argentina remains one of the fiercest in international football, shaped by decades of dramatic World Cup encounters.
