Rosalba O'BrienJul 15, 2026 – 12.00pmNew York | Antonio Rattin in 1966. Diego Maradona in 1986. David Beckham in 1998.The matches are the stuff of soccer legend. And on Wednesday (Thursday AEST), Argentina and England return to the World Cup stage. But this time – for the first time – it will be a World Cup semi-final, a coveted place at stake in Sunday’s final against Spain, who beat France on Wednesday (AEST).ReutersSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
More than a game: The bitter rivalry between England and Argentina
Soccer matches between the two countries are the stuff of legends, but this week they meet for the first time in a World Cup semi-final.
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