Argentina Makes Unusual Kit Choice for England Semi-Final

Argentina has opted to wear their alternate all-dark blue kit for the semi-final clash against England, according to The Mirror. The "Albiceleste" secured their spot with a 3-1 victory over Switzerland in the quarter-finals, while the "Three Lions" overcame Norway. Lionel Scaloni's squad has predominantly used their traditional home kit in five of their six matches, with their dark blue jerseys only making an appearance in the group stage fixture against Jordan. This upcoming match marks the first World Cup encounter between the two nations since 2002, when England triumphed 1-0 thanks to a perfectly executed penalty from David Beckham.

Beckham himself was at the center of one of the most dramatic World Cup moments four years prior, famously receiving a red card for kicking out at Diego Simeone, a game Argentina ultimately won 4-3 on penalties. The two teams share a rich history of iconic encounters, with one of the most memorable being their 1986 clash at the Azteca Stadium. In that legendary match, Diego Armando Maradona etched his name into history, first with the infamous "Hand of God" goal, followed shortly by his breathtaking solo run that ultimately secured victory for the "Albiceleste." The South Americans went on to claim the World Cup title that year, defeating Germany 3-2 in the final.