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By Outlook Sports Desk

Football, like any other sport, has always been a poor hiding place for geopolitics, but when England take on Argentina, this beautiful game often becomes a part of a larger narrative. Long before Lionel Messi or Harry Kane were even born, the coordinates for the FIFA World Cup 2026 blockbuster semi-final in Atlanta were plotted elsewhere, in different circumstances. Here's a look at frayed rivalry reframed by war

AP Photo/Adam Gray : England and Argentina renew one of footballs fiercest rivalries in the semi-final of the FIFA World Cup at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday on July 16.

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Football, like any other sport, has always been a poor hiding place for geopolitics, but when England take on Argentina, this beautiful game often becomes a part of a larger narrative. Long before Lionel Messi or Harry Kane were even born, the coordinates for the FIFA World Cup 2026 blockbuster semi-final in Atlanta were plotted elsewhere, in different circumstances. Here's a look at frayed rivalry reframed by war

AP Photo/Adam Gray : England and Argentina renew one of footballs fiercest rivalries in the semi-final of the FIFA World Cup at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday on July 16.

Argentina's fans have always been regarded as one of the most passionate community when it comes to supporting their team. From turning Brazil into a sky of blue during the 2014 World Cup to making Muchachos the official soundtrack of their 2022 World Cup triumph, the fans have always found a new anthem to unite behind. Now, as Lionel Scaloni's side chases a historic fourth world title in the United States, a new anthem "La Cuarta Estrella" has captured the hearts of millions

AP Photo/Ed Zurga : Argentina fans cheer before the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Algeria in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

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