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The Latest Breaking News from Diego Maradona

Spain leave France at sixes and sevens as L’Équipe dish out the twos

In today’s Football Daily: Spain put the pain on France

The Guardian - UK

Why England Fans Are Calling For 'Hand Of God' Revenge Ahead Of World Cup Semi-Final Against Argentina

England fans in Atlanta are eager for a World Cup semi-final against Argentina, seeking redemption for Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal in 1986, while focusing on stopping Lionel Messi.

International Business Times UK

England v Argentina in a World Cup semi-final? It’s going to be agony

WORLD CUP 2026: England are through to their fourth men’s World Cup semi-final where they meet fierce rivals Argentina on Wednesday night, writes Lawrence Ostlere. If you’re new to this, prepare for pain

The Independent UK

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Love and hate collide: England v Argentina is not simply a grudge match

Look beyond the flashpoints and flare-ups and perhaps this is the greatest and most romantic of footballing rivalries

The Guardian - UK

England vs. Argentina: History of Fiery Rivalry Explained Ahead of World Cup Semifinal

The historic semifinal brings a fierce rivalry fraught with historical tensions to the United States.

Sports Illustrated

Argentina vs England: The FIFA World Cup semi-final is not just a fight on football field

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 off the field. Argentina's foreign minister reiterated claims to the islands known as Islas Malvinas. This resurgence occurs as hopes for improved UK-Argentina ties…

The Economic Times

The truth about England v Argentina and where a chaotic World Cup semi-final will be decided

WORLD CUP 2026: The nature of Thomas Tuchel and Jude Bellingham’s reaction to victory over Norway has sparked controversy, but, as Miguel Delaney explains, England could harness the emotions against the most emotional team of all and fierce rivals Argentina in Atlanta

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‘Diego, give us a hand’: Argentina v England revives historic tensions

Decades after the Falklands war and Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ goal, the fixture is once again being discussed as far more than a game

The Guardian - UK

Argentina and England collide, with World Cup final spot at stake

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.

Radio France Internationale

Hope of seeing Messi at World Cup fuels ticket hunt for Argentines

Less than 10 hours after arriving in Atlanta from Buenos Aires, Facundo Mey and Malena Riesgo were pounding the streets sporting their Argentina shirts on a quest for tickets for Wednesday's World Cup semi-final between their home country and England.

Radio France Internationale

From the Falklands War to Maradona: why Argentina vs England is soccer’s fiercest rivalry

“A football game – and that is all.”

The Conversation

Fans say time for ‘Hand of God’ revenge as England set for Argentina semi-final

England manager Thomas Tuchel said Argentina would be ‘fuelled by history’ in Wednesday’s game in Atlanta.

Evening Standard

Thomas Tuchel: ‘Argentina will be fuelled by history – but we are ready’

Thomas Tuchel believes England will face an Argentina team ‘fuelled by history’ in their World Cup semi-final in Atlanta on Wednesday

The Guardian - UK

Argentina Predicted Lineup vs. England: World Cup Semifinal

Lionel Scaloni is reportedly weighing up a midfield change for a mammoth duel in Atlanta.

Sports Illustrated

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The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: England face might of Messi's Argentina in World Cup semi-final

It is the first competitive meeting of the sides since the 2002 World Cup and the fixture conjures so many memories, from Diego Maradona and the 'Hand of God' in 1986, to David Beckham's red card after tangling with Diego Simeone in 1998, while also thrusting the lingering sovereignty dispute…

The Guardian - UK

War, antics and vitriol – the England v Argentina rivalry is real but now it is only about football

Mexico 1986, France 1998, Japan 2002 … this is a match that transcends, with Argentina’s head coach Lionel Scaloni calling for the focus to be on football, not the Falklands

The Guardian - US

‘For Diego’: spectre of Maradona looms over Argentina ahead of England clash

The image of the national icon has been ever present through this World Cup, in banners and songs and memory. It adds a fresh layer to Wednesday’s semi-final

Sports Illustrated

England vs. Argentina: Complete Head-to-Head Record Ahead of World Cup Clash

The two great rivals have not met in over 20 years.

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The Independent UK

England and Argentina’s epic rivalry is much deeper than just football

WORLD CUP 2026: The two nations clash in a mammoth World Cup semi-final, writes Miguel Delaney, that will be embroiled in emotion, history and so much more

The Independent UK

Atlanta police increase security for England vs Argentina World Cup semi-final

The historical tensions on and off the pitch between England and Argentina mean Atlanta Police will be an increased presence around the city for the game

Bangkok Post

Messi meets England at last with World Cup final place on the line

ATLANTA - Lionel Messi has done just about everything possible in a glorious career, but the 39-year-old Argentinian great has never taken on England -- he will finally get the chance in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final.

International Business Times UK

Argentina Make Urgent Request To FIFA Before World Cup Semi-Final With England As Messi Backs Superstition

Argentina will wear their dark blue away kit against England in the World Cup semi-final, reviving memories of past victories and stirring superstitions among fans.

The Guardian - UK

‘Knocking you out was a huge joy’: reliving the dramas of England v Argentina in 1998 and 2002

How Diego Simeone, Michael Owen and Glenn Hoddle remember the two classic World Cup matches between historical rivals

Euronews

Bitter rivalries and golden boots: A ‘line-up for the ages’ in the World Cup semifinals

With four previous champions, Mbappé vs. Yamal, Messi vs. Kane plus an all-star race for the golden boot, the France vs. Spain and England vs. Argentina semifinals have the potential to produce two more World Cup classics.

Evening Standard

England World Cup semi-final kit confirmed after 'special' Argentina request

Defending champions looking to draw inspiration from past glories in famous fixture

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