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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: 294

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.

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