World Cup 2026: The bitter rivalry behind England-Argentina semifinal

England take on Argentina in the World Cup semifinal, a rivalry fueled by history, including the Falklands War and Diego Maradona’s “Hand of God.”

LONDON — “It’s a soccer match. Period. There’s nothing more to it.”

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