World Cup 2026: Argentina to wear away kit and England all-white in semi-final
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Key Points:
- Argentina will wear their navy blue away kit for the World Cup semi-final against England in Atlanta, while England will don their all-white home kit.
- The match will take place at Atlanta Stadium at 20:00 BST and will be broadcast live on the BBC.
- Argentina has only worn the darker kit once during the tournament, in their 3-1 group stage win against Jordan.
- The choice of kit may be due to regulations, but Argentine media suggest it is linked to superstition, recalling iconic World Cup victories over England in 1986 and 1998.
- Argentina defeated England 2-1 in the 1986 quarter-finals, highlighted by Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal, and won a penalty shootout against them in the 1998 last-16 stage.
