NIK SIMON IN BUENOS AIRES: Outside the Casa Rosada, where Argentina's first lady, Eva Peron, famously addressed her supporters in the 1950s, anti-English banners were unfurled.

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Argentina and England meet at the World Cup for the sixth time, facing off in Wednesday's semifinal in Atlanta.

NEW YORK, July 13 : Antonio Rattin in 1966. Diego Maradona in 1986. David Beckham in 1998.The matches are the stuff of soccer legend. And on Wednesday, Argentina and England…

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 13 : A World Cup semi-final between Argentina and England scarcely needs extra storylines, but Wednesday's clash in Atlanta arrives carrying decades of…

From inexplicable sending-offs to redemption penalties, the duel between the Albiceleste and the Three Lions has plenty of sporting history

England and Argentina will meet in a World Cup semi-final charged by war, racism rows, footballing hatred and decades of unfinished business for the World Cup 2026 Quarter Finals

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

MIKE KEEGAN IN KANSAS CITY: England's semi-final with Argentina has been classified as the 'highest risk' match at the World Cup following a meeting of the FBI, officials and…

NIK SIMON IN BUENOS AIRES: Turn right onto the Avenida Belgrano in Buenos Aires and you cannot miss the 35-metre-tall mural of Lionel Messi.

Come 8pm on Wednesday evening and there's only one thing which pubs across the country will be showing. Yet, you may be surprised to hear, there's one Englishwoman supporting…

Argentina and England renew iconic World Cup rivalry with final berth at stake

As England faces Argentina in the World Cup semi-final, history, rivalry, and stars like Messi and Bellingham add drama to this epic clash. | Football News

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…

It is a rivalry defined by some of the most infamous moments in footballing history, and forged in warfare.

A place in the World Cup final is at stake in Atlanta. So is 60 years of unfinished business.

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…

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.

Lionel Messi's Argentina clash with England in a marquee World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, with Spain lying in wait after shattering French hopes of a third triumph.

Lionel Messi's Argentina clash with England in a marquee World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, with Spain lying in wait after shattering French hopes of a third triumph.

Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane have deservedly got the majority of acclaim for England's World Cup so far, but the Argentine press have warned their squad of two others to watch…