{"id":16825,"date":"2026-07-13T06:40:58","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T06:40:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=16825"},"modified":"2026-07-13T06:40:58","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T06:40:58","slug":"argentina-make-fifa-request-ahead-of-semifinal-against-england","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=16825","title":{"rendered":"Argentina make FIFA request ahead of semifinal against England"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Argentina\u2019s preparations for their blockbuster World Cup semi-final against England have taken an unexpected turn, with the reigning champions making a special request regarding the kit they will wear in Atlanta.
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The decision may seem like a minor detail compared with team selection and tactics, but shirts often carry emotional and historical meaning in international football.<\/p>\n

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With Argentina and England sharing one of the World Cup\u2019s most famous rivalries, the choice of colours has already created another talking point before Wednesday\u2019s meeting.<\/p>\n

Argentina await FIFA decision over blue kit<\/h2>\n

According to journalist Gast\u00f3n Edul, Argentina have requested permission to wear their blue away jersey against England.<\/p>\n

A final decision is expected on Tuesday, just one day before the two teams compete for a place in the World Cup final.<\/p>\n

Argentina have worn the blue strip only once during this tournament, in their 3-1 group-stage victory over Jordan.<\/p>\n

England have been designated as the home team for the semi-final, which provides a practical explanation for Argentina\u2019s request, although the traditional light-blue-and-white shirt would not necessarily create a major colour clash.<\/p>\n

There may also be a superstitious element. Argentina wore darker away colours during their famous World Cup victories over England in 1986 and 1998, creating a possible sense of good fortune around the shirt.<\/p>\n

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Historic rivalry adds meaning to unusual request<\/h2>\n

The Football Association has confirmed that England and Argentina will meet in Atlanta on Wednesday, 15th July, at 8pm BST.<\/p>\n

England reached the last four by beating Norway 2-1 after extra time, while Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 following another extended quarter-final.<\/p>\n

The kit request adds another fascinating layer to an already enormous match.<\/p>\n

Argentina are usually instantly recognisable in their striped home shirt, but the dark-blue jersey carries its own history against England.<\/p>\n

Ultimately, the colour will not decide the result. Tactics, fitness and handling the pressure will matter far more.<\/p>\n

Still, football is full of rituals, and if Argentina believe the blue shirt gives them even a small psychological lift, it is understandable that they want to wear it.<\/p>\n

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