{"id":50089,"date":"2026-07-13T02:23:23","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T06:23:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/13\/argentina-makes-special-request-to-fifa-ahead-of-world-cup-semi-final-match-against-england\/"},"modified":"2026-07-13T02:23:23","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T06:23:23","slug":"argentina-makes-special-request-to-fifa-ahead-of-world-cup-semi-final-match-against-england","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/13\/argentina-makes-special-request-to-fifa-ahead-of-world-cup-semi-final-match-against-england\/","title":{"rendered":"Argentina makes special request to FIFA ahead of World Cup semi-final match against England"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/13\/argentina-makes-special-request-to-fifa-ahead-of-world-cup-semi-final-match-against-england\/#Argentina_awaits_FIFA_decision_on_blue_kit\" >Argentina awaits FIFA decision on blue kit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2026\/07\/13\/argentina-makes-special-request-to-fifa-ahead-of-world-cup-semi-final-match-against-england\/#Historical_rivalry_adds_meaning_to_unusual_demands\" >Historical rivalry adds meaning to unusual demands<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-body\">\n<!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Argentina&#8217;s preparations for their blockbuster World Cup semi-final against England took an unexpected turn, with the reigning champions making a special request regarding the kit they will wear in Atlanta.<br \/><\/strong><br \/>While this decision may seem trivial compared to team selection and tactics, uniforms often have emotional and historical significance in international football.<\/p>\n<div id=\"message-list_1779082922.637049\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" aria-labelledby=\"primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-sender primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-message_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-alt_text primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-date_time primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reaction_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-reply_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-link_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-attachment_count primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-has_draft_reply primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-pinned_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-edited_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-later_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_state primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-broadcast_thread_root_message primary-DPALHTQM9-1779082922.637049-translated_state\" style=\"clear:left;\">\n<div>\n<div aria-roledescription=\"message\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><b>Download the official CaughtOffSide app to get all the latest news and updates straight to your phone. above <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">apple<\/span><\/u><\/b><b>    &#038; <\/b><b><u><span draggable=\"true\">Google play<\/span><\/u><\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Argentina and England are one of the most famous rivals in the World Cup, so the color choice has already generated another topic of conversation ahead of Wednesday&#8217;s meeting.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Argentina_awaits_FIFA_decision_on_blue_kit\"><\/span>Argentina awaits FIFA decision on blue kit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to journalist Gaston Eddur, Argentina have asked for permission to wear the blue away kit against England.<\/p>\n<p>A final decision is expected to be made on Tuesday, the day before both teams compete for a spot in the World Cup finals.<\/p>\n<p>Argentina have only worn the blue strip once during this tournament, in a 3-1 win over Jordan in the group stage.<\/p>\n<p>England have been named the home team for the semi-final, which provides a practical explanation for Argentina&#8217;s demands, but the traditional light blue and white shirts do not necessarily create a major color clash.<\/p>\n<p>There may also be an element of superstition. Argentina wore darker away colors in their famous World Cup wins over England in 1986 and 1998, giving the shirt a hint of good fortune.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_rivalry_adds_meaning_to_unusual_demands\"><\/span>Historical rivalry adds meaning to unusual demands<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Football Association has announced that England and Argentina will play in Atlanta on Wednesday 15th July at 8pm BST.<\/p>\n<p>England defeated Norway 2-1 in extra time to advance to the final four, while Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 in the quarter-finals.<\/p>\n<p>Kit requests add an extra layer of intrigue to an already huge match.<\/p>\n<p>Argentina are usually instantly recognizable when they wear their striped home shirt, but their dark blue kit is steeped in their history against England.<\/p>\n<p>After all, color doesn&#8217;t determine the outcome. Tactics, fitness and handling pressure become much more important.<\/p>\n<p>Still, soccer is full of rituals, and if Argentina believes the blue shirt gives it some psychological lift, it makes sense that it would want to wear it.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>&#8216;He really doesn&#8217;t understand&#8217; &#8211; Jude Bellingham hits back at Thomas Tuchel&#8217;s criticism of England<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><!-- Article End -->\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Argentina&#8217;s preparations for their blockbuster World Cup semi-final against England took an unexpected turn, with the reigning champions making a special request regarding the kit they will wear in Atlanta.While this decision may seem trivial compared to team selection and tactics, uniforms often have emotional and historical significance in international football. 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