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World Cup 2026: England in white, Argentina in navy for semi

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England will don their all‑white home kit when they meet Argentina in the World Cup semi‑final at the Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday, with kickoff at 20:00 BST. The Argentine side will wear their navy blue away strip, complemented by black shorts and socks – only the second time they have used the darker kit in this tournament, the first being their 3‑1 group‑stage win over Jordan.

Historically, Argentina have had the upper hand in this colour clash. They beat the Three Lions 2‑1 in the 1986 quarter‑finals, a match remembered for Diego Maradona’s infamous ‘Hand of God’ goal, and later prevailed in a last‑16 penalty shoot‑out at the 1998 World Cup in France. The semi‑final promises another chapter in this storied rivalry, with both teams eager to secure a place in the final.