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England, Argentina set to renew storied World Cup rivalry

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England vs Argentina: World Cup Rivalry Rekindled as Heavyweights Clash in FIFA 2026 Semifinal

By IANS News July 14, 2026 • 08:32 AM View: 73

FIFA World Cup: England and Argentina will renew one of the World Cup's most enduring rivalries when they meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal, more than two decades after their last encounter.

The teams have crossed paths five times in the tournament, producing three England victories and two Argentina wins, including one on penalties. Yet the rivalry has never been defined by numbers alone.

TAGS England Vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 World Cup Semifinal England Argentina Rivalry Diego Maradona Hand God David Beckham Michael Owen Gary Lineker Peter Shilton Diego Simeone Mauricio Pochettino Geoff Hurst Antonio Rattin

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