Argentina prepares to face England in World Cup semi-final
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 6:48 PM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
Argentina will face England in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday evening in Atlanta. The South American team is inspired by the legacy of Diego Maradona, who famously led them to victory in 1986. Current stars, including Lionel Messi, are looking to honor that history while competing against a strong England side led by Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham. Experienced players like Alexis Mac Allister and Gonzalo Montiel emphasize the importance of performing at their best to secure a spot in the final.
- •Match scheduled for July 14, 2026, in Atlanta.
- •Argentina inspired by Diego Maradona's legacy ahead of the showdown.
- •Lionel Messi among current stars leading Argentina's campaign.
- •Argentina won the World Cup in 1986 and is the defending champion.
- •Both teams faced criticism but remain focused on their goals.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — Mac Allister calls on Argentina to channel Maradona spirit in England World Cup clash
- 10:40 PMESPN Soccer — Argentina inspired by Maradona for England clash
- 6:48 PMYahoo Sports — Argentina imbued with the spirit of Maradona as England clash nears
"Argentina will draw inspiration from the peerless Diego Maradona as a new generation of stars attempt to get the better of England once again. Many English fans remember the 1986 quarter-final clash between the two nations for the injustice of Maradona’s controversial “Hand of God” goal rather than the brilliance of his stunning solo effort which followed it in a 2-1 defeat for Sir Bobby Robson’s side Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
"Argentina's Alexis Mac Allister has urged his team to take inspiration from Diego Maradona as they seek to get the better of England in their World Cup semi-final on Wednesday.The late Maradona scored both of Argentina's goals in the quarter-final -- the infamous "Hand of God" opener and then a dazzling solo effort that is one of the greatest goals ever scored at a World Cup.
"Argentina will draw inspiration from the peerless Diego Maradona as a new generation of stars attempt to get the better of England once again.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 14, 2026, 11:00 PMMac Allister calls on Argentina to channel Maradona spirit in England World Cup clash
Argentina's Alexis Mac Allister has urged his team to take inspiration from Diego Maradona as they seek to get the better of England in their World Cup semi-final on Wednesday.The late Maradona scored both of Argentina's goals in the quarter-final -- the infamous "Hand of God" opener and then a dazzling solo effort that is one of the greatest goals ever scored at a World Cup.
- ESPN SoccerJul 14, 2026, 10:40 PMArgentina inspired by Maradona for England clash
Argentina will draw inspiration from the peerless Diego Maradona as a new generation of stars attempt to get the better of England once again.
- Yahoo SportsJul 14, 2026, 6:48 PMArgentina imbued with the spirit of Maradona as England clash nears
Argentina will draw inspiration from the peerless Diego Maradona as a new generation of stars attempt to get the better of England once again. Many English fans remember the 1986 quarter-final clash between the two nations for the injustice of Maradona’s controversial “Hand of God” goal rather than the brilliance of his stunning solo effort which followed it in a 2-1 defeat for Sir Bobby Robson’s side Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
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