{"id":689095,"date":"2026-07-13T10:40:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T10:40:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/689095\/"},"modified":"2026-07-13T10:40:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T10:40:13","slug":"argentina-kit-for-world-cup-semi-final-against-england-confirmed-after-special-request-to-fifa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/689095\/","title":{"rendered":"Argentina kit for World Cup semi-final against England confirmed after &#8216;special request&#8217; to FIFA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Argentina will wear their navy blue away kit when they face England in the World Cup semi-finals.<\/p>\n<p>The 48 nations competing during this summer&#8217;s tournament have been whittled down to the final four, with the final coming this Sunday.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Argentina celebrates against Jordan at the World Cup.\" height=\"673\" width=\"960\" data-credit=\"Getty\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/10-argentina-celebrates-scoring-teams-1095089777.jpg\" data-caption=\"Argentina will wear their away kit against England on Wednesday\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/10-argentina-celebrates-scoring-teams-1095089777.jpg\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>4<\/p>\n<p>Argentina will wear their away kit against England on WednesdayCredit: Getty<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/sport\/football\/team\/113289\/england-football\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">England<\/a> will take on the holders <a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/sport\/football\/team\/113006\/argentina\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Argentina<\/a> in what is a massive clash on Wednesday night, <a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/football\/world-cup\/4326314\/world-cup-2026-radio-commentary-england-argentina-how-to-listen-live\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">live on talkSPORT<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Although the match will be played at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, a neutral venue, England are the designated home side.<\/p>\n<p>What kits will England and Argentina wear?<\/p>\n<p>FIFA have revealed via their match colour designation release that England will <a href=\"https:\/\/digitalhub.fifa.com\/web\/fdb6b82aeeec9d9f\/fwc2026-match-colours-designation\/?viewType=grid&amp;mediaId=22B95B42-CF65-4CB8-8076F48BFB9F7DD9\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">wear their white home kit<\/a> in the upcoming match.<\/p>\n<p>The goalkeeper, which looks set to be Jordan Pickford once again, will don a yellow strip.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE ON THE WORLD CUP<\/p>\n<p>Argentina will wear navy blue attire with black shorts and socks later this week.<\/p>\n<p>They have used their away kit on just one occasion at the <a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/football\/world-cup\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">World Cup<\/a>, when they beat Jordan 3-1 in Group J.<\/p>\n<p>A green\/blue strip will be worn by their goalkeeper, with Emiliano Martinez set to start between the sticks.<\/p>\n<p>According to journalist Gaston Edul, Argentina <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/gastonedul\/status\/2076457689861763557?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">requested to wear the navy blue kit<\/a> for the match.<\/p>\n<p>Argentina success v England in navy blue<\/p>\n<p>Reigning world champions Argentina typically wear a white and light blue combination, which is their iconic home kit design.<\/p>\n<p>However, they have had success in navy blue, especially when facing England at the World Cup.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Diego Maradona scores the 'Hand of God' goal against England at the 1986 World Cup.\" height=\"540\" width=\"960\" data-credit=\"Getty\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/argentina-player-diego-maradona-outjumps-1095089802.jpg\" data-caption=\"Maradona scored the 'Hand of God' goal in the navy Argentina kit\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/argentina-player-diego-maradona-outjumps-1095089802.jpg\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>4<\/p>\n<p>Maradona scored the &#8216;Hand of God&#8217; goal in the navy Argentina kitCredit: Getty<a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"David Beckham is sent off for England at the 1998 World Cup.\" height=\"677\" width=\"960\" data-credit=\"Getty\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/referee-kim-milton-nielsen-shows-1095089834.jpg\" data-caption=\"Argentina got the better of England once again in 1998\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/referee-kim-milton-nielsen-shows-1095089834.jpg\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>4<\/p>\n<p>Argentina got the better of England once again in 1998Credit: Getty<\/p>\n<p>The two nations have met on five occasions in the competition, with England winning three times in 1962, 1966 and 2002.<\/p>\n<p>Argentina&#8217;s first victory came in 1986, when the <a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/football\/world-cup\/559182\/argentina-legend-diego-maradona-says-hand-of-god-goal-against-england-revenge-falklands-war\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">infamous &#8216;Hand of God&#8217; goal<\/a> was scored by Diego Maradona in the quarter-finals.<\/p>\n<p>Maradona then went on a dazzling run and scored a second for his country with a goal that was later voted as the World Cup&#8217;s greatest.<\/p>\n<p>In 1998, Argentina beat England 4-3 on penalties after a 2-2 draw in the last 16.<\/p>\n<p>David Beckham was sent off for kicking out at Diego Simeone, whose son Giuliano is in their 2026 World Cup squad.<\/p>\n<p>A match 21 years in the making<\/p>\n<p>England and Argentina have not played each other since November 2005 when the Three Lions won 3-2 in a friendly.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"England celebrate beating Norway at the 2026 World Cup.\" height=\"568\" width=\"960\" data-credit=\"Getty\" data-img=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/englands-jude-bellingham-harry-kane-1095089843.jpg\" data-caption=\"England will be back in their white kit for the semi-final\"   loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/englands-jude-bellingham-harry-kane-1095089843.jpg\" role=\"img\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>4<\/p>\n<p>England will be back in their white kit for the semi-finalCredit: Getty<\/p>\n<p>You have to go back to the 2002 World Cup for their last competitive meeting, and Wednesday&#8217;s match could be the biggest yet.<\/p>\n<p>Argentina are looking to become the first nation since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back titles.<\/p>\n<p>Read More on talkSPORT<\/p>\n<p>England, on the other hand, are hoping to end their 60-year wait for world glory.<\/p>\n<p>Whoever wins the semi-final will face France or Spain in the final.<\/p>\n<p>World Cup WhatsApp<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__content--intro\">Don&#8217;t miss an update from talkSPORT in our dedicated World Cup WhatsApp channel.<\/p>\n<p>Search for &#8216;talkSPORT World Cup&#8217; in your &#8216;Updates&#8217; tab on WhatsApp and we\u2019ll drop the proper, unfiltered football chat straight to your lock screen\u2014no fluff, just pure talkSPORT energy.<\/p>\n<p id=\"p-rc_c9c976f844c639c5-40\">It&#8217;s where you&#8217;ll find out all the new rules to watch out for, England and Scotland reaction and big match player ratings. <\/p>\n<p id=\"p-rc_c9c976f844c639c5-40\">Plus there will be loads of debates on the biggest talking points as Haaland, Mbappe, Kane and the biggest names in football descend on America, Canada and Mexico.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Argentina will wear their navy blue away kit when they face England in the World Cup semi-finals. 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