Argentina's rugby union players wore replicas of the football team's 1986 World Cup kit for their Nations Championship match against England. The dark blue kit was worn during the footballers' 2-1 quarter-final victory over England at the tournament - which they later won - in a match made famous by Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal. The Pumas usually wear traditional white and light blue stripes.

The sporting rivalry intensified last week as Argentina came from behind to beat England 2-1 and reach the 2026 World Cup final. Argentina players held up a banner reading 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas', referencing the disputed Falkland Islands. FIFA is deciding whether to punish Argentina for the political statement. England switched hotels in Buenos Aires to avoid potential World Cup celebrations.

The Nations Championship match takes place at the Estadio Unico Madre de Ciudades in Santiago del Estero, with Steve Borthwick's side aiming for their sixth successive win over Argentina. England thrashed Fiji 73-8 to end a five-match losing run, while Argentina beat Wales 35-21 after losing 47-38 to Scotland in their Nations opener.