Argentina wears dark blue away kit against England in semifinal

Argentina will don its dark blue and black away kit against England in the World Cup semifinal on July 15, 2026, in Atlanta. The decision is partly based on superstition, as Argentina won previous knockout matches against England while wearing this kit, including the famous 1986 match where Diego Maradona scored the 'Hand of God' goal. England's designated home team status means its players will wear white jerseys, preventing a uniform clash. Argentina previously wore the away kit in the current tournament during a group stage win over Jordan.

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