There is a unique historical tension surrounding England vs Argentina which will ensure their World Cup semi-final is a fiery affair

The pairing of England versus Argentina in the second semifinal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday has again exhumed memories of one of the bitter-sweet rivalries of the…

Britain and Argentina fought a brief war in 1982 over the islands, which are administered by the UK but are still claimed by Argentina

As England and Argentina prepare to meet in Atlanta, memories of the 1982 conflict, Diego Maradona and a rivalry unlike any other ensure this is about far more than football

The war fought between the two countries in 1982 still figures strongly in chants by Argentina's fans

One of sport's great rivalries sees Argentina face England in an ever feisty encounter in the 2026 edition's semifinal.

England will face Argentina in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday as they look to reach Sunday's final in New Jersey

From the war they fought over the Falklands to Diego Maradona's infamous "Hand of God" goal, Wednesday's semi-final against old foe England has ramifications far beyond the pitch…

From the war they fought over the Falklands to Diego Maradona's infamous "Hand of God" goal, Thursday's semi-final against old foe England has ramifications far beyond the pitch…

The Falkland Islanders will be among England’s biggest fans this evening in their World Cup game against Argentina

Lionel Scaloni was quizzed on the tension between Argentina and England due to the Falkland Islands ahead of the World Cup semi-final in Atalanta

EXCLUSIVE: The Falkland Islands will grind to a halt as packed pubs in the capital Stanley roar England on against Argentina in their charged World Cup semi-final game this evening

Argentina and England's FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final renews a fierce rivalry on the field, while decades-long territorial disputes over the Falkland Islands gain fresh fervor…

England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina tonight will see a bitter sporting rivalry and a decades-long political row come to a head.

Can football's fiercest rivalry ever escape politics? England are one game from the World Cup final. Standing in their way: holders Argentina and decades of history.

Argentina bans Falklands imagery at the 2026 World Cup semi-final against England in Atlanta, as the match is classified the tournament's highest risk

The UK entered an armed conflict with its Latin American rival over the windswept islands 44 years ago

There is a unique historical tension surrounding England vs Argentina which will ensure their World Cup semi-final is a fiery affair

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Tensions surrounding the Falklands War boiled over before a ball was kicked as both anthems were drowned out

The Argentina players celebrated their World Cup win over England with a banner saying ‘Las Malvinas son Argentinas’, making reference to the 1982 Falklands War