From shambolic officiating and invisible VAR calls to incendiary political rhetoric from Buenos Aires, the toxic fallout of England’s World Cup exit exposes a governing body unfit for purpose.

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

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…

Political tensions linger between the two countries

England and Argentina's match in the World Cup semifinals is one of the most politically fraught of the whole competition.