During the upcoming World Cup semi-final in Atlanta, England will take to the pitch in their primary white uniform. Their opponents, the reigning champions Argentina, have opted for their navy blue away strip complete with black shorts and socks for the Wednesday evening match.
This selection marks only the second time Argentina has utilized their darker kit during this tournament, having previously worn it during a group-stage victory against Jordan. While Fifa generally prefers teams to wear their first-choice colors, they facilitate adjustments to ensure clear contrast for viewers, particularly those with color vision deficiencies.
History is deeply intertwined with this matchup. Argentina has found success in their away kit against England in previous World Cups, including the 1986 quarter-final where Diego Maradona scored his famous goals and the 1998 round-of-16 penalty shootout. Conversely, England managed a 1-0 win in 2002 while wearing their red away kit against an Argentine side in their traditional stripes.
Both teams arrive at this stage following intense matches; England defeated Norway 2-1 after extra time, while Argentina moved past Switzerland with a 3-1 win following extra time as well. The match will be broadcast live via the BBC.
