Argentina create special day to mark England win
The Argentine Football Association has declared 15 July 'National Football Teams Day' to commemorate their 2026 World Cup semi-final win over England. The victory remains politically sensitive due to references to the Falkland Islands.
Why it matters
The celebration highlights the intersection of international sports, national identity, and historical geopolitical tensions.
Figure caption, Argentina shatter England's World Cup dreams in semi-final
The Argentine Football Association , external has announced 15 July will be 'National Football Teams Day' to mark Argentina's 2026 World Cup semi-final victory over England on that date.
Bidding for their first World Cup final since 1966, England took the lead in a tense affair in Atlanta through a 55th-minute Anthony Gordon finish.
But with Thomas Tuchel's side sitting deep, Argentina struck in the 85th and 92nd minutes to break English hearts and claim a 2-1 win.
The victory came 40 years after Argentina's previous big World Cup win over England in the controversial quarter-final victory at the 1986 tournament.
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