World Cup semi-finals: England-Argentina security boosted, Spain-France rivalry renews
World Cup semi-finals: England-Argentina security boosted, Spain-France rivalry renews
Both semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup are set, with security concerns shaping the England-Argentina match and a high-profile Spain-France clash.
- Atlanta Police said it has deployed additional personnel and resources for Wednesday's England-Argentina semi-final in Atlanta.
- Argentina will wear their navy blue away kit; England will wear their all-white home kit for the match.
- The Argentine 2 April War Veterans Federation called on fans to separate sporting passion from the sovereignty dispute.
- Spain and France will compete in Tuesday's semi-final in Dallas, with a place in the final at stake.
Latest developments
- Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni said the World Cup semi-final against England is purely a sporting event against a great team.
- Argentina midfielder Rodrigo De Paul acknowledged the historical resonance of the match but insisted on separating football from the Falklands War dispute.
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