Argentina to Wear Navy Blue Shirts Against England
Argentina will wear navy blue shirts, white shorts and red socks in the Wednesday 2026 World Cup semi‑final against England after FIFA approved their request.
The change swaps the traditional white and sky‑blue striped kit for an all‑blue strip, reminiscent of historic encounters between the sides.
FIFA’s Match Colour Designation confirmed the kit details, with England set to wear their usual white strip.
Argentina cited historical reasons, noting Diego Maradona’s famous navy blue shirt in the 1986 World Cup quarter‑final versus England and the same colour used when they eliminated England in 1998.
Although the Albiceleste have mostly worn their classic striped kit throughout the tournament, they previously donned the all‑blue strip in a group‑stage win over Jordan.
Argentina reached the semi‑finals with a 3‑1 extra‑time victory over ten‑man Switzerland, while England booked their place by defeating Norway 2‑1.
Former Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole expressed confidence that England can stop Lionel Messi and reach the final, saying they have the pace to overcome Argentina’s strengths.
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