Why are Argentina wearing black armbands against England?
Argentina's players have been wearing black armbands during the 2026 FIFA World Cup to mourn the passing of their iconic former captain, Antonio Rattin.
He passed away on July 11, 2026, at the age of 89 following a suspected stroke.
Why are the armbands permitted?
The Argentina Football Association (AFA) officially requested permission from FIFA to wear the commemorative armbands and were allowed to wear them during their 3-1 extra-time quarter-final victory over Switzerland.
