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Falklands War, 'Hand of God' and match that changed soccer

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Diego Maradona 'Hand of God' goal, explained: Revisiting Argentina's 1986 World Cup controversy that still haunts England
Diego Maradona's most memorable World Cup moment came at the expense of England.

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Explaining England vs. Argentina rivalry: Falklands War, 'Hand of God' and the match that changed soccer
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From Hand of God to the next chapter: England-Argentina’s World Cup rivalry
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Argentina vs England: Why ARG vs ENG FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal is more than just a football match
Unlike other football rivalries, the Argentina vs England battle is shaped by history, politics and some of the controversial moments at the “greatest show on the earth”.

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Messi, Bellingham and history collide in Argentina-England semi-final
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Rivalry and revenge: the long, bitter relationship between England and Argentina

a World Cup Semifinal Against England Isn't Just Soccer

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For Argentina, a World Cup Semifinal Against England Isn’t Just Soccer
Wednesday’s contest for a spot in the final carries the weight of a 1986 contentious clash, a war over the Falklands and a national mythology built around Diego Maradona.

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How soccer has helped shape national identities in England and Argentina
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Argentina manager says England semis just 'a soccer match.' History disagrees.
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'Hand of God', Rattin and Beckham see red: Witnesses relive England Argentina World Cup rivalry
Antonio Rattin refusing to leave the pitch in 1966. Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" goal in 1986. David Beckham's red card in 1998. Few World Cup rivalries have produced so many moments that transcend ...

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BBC’s Simpson: England vs Argentina will decide fate of Falklands
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Who are the BBC commentators and pundits for England vs Argentina?
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England and Argentina have disliked each other for 64 years, here’s why
Of those five World Cup finals meetings, England have won three and Argentina two.

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World Cup 2026: Pick your starting XI for England's semi-final against Argentina
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The bitter history of England vs Argentina, a World Cup semi-final steeped in bad blood
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What is ‘The Hand of God’? Diego Maradona World Cup goal explained as England return to the Azteca

Fans watching England’s huge World Cup game with Mexico will no doubt be hearing the term ‘The Hand of God’ quite often. Now, for supporters who aren’t accustomed to the term, it might sound a little strange.
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Maradona's mind-blowing World Cup stats

Many of Diego Maradona's remarkable World Cup feats may never be matched. Here, we remember his sensational contributions for Argentina.
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What was the 'Hand of God'? Diego Maradona goal still haunts England at World Cup

Follow for live updates from Mexico-England World Cup game! It is a play that is a crucial part of soccer history, and one that certainly would never happen today. Diego Maradona ran onto the end of an attempted clearance by England midfielder Steve Hodge,
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Argentina channel spirit of Maradona by turning to ‘lucky’ blue kit

Argentina will channel the spirit of Diego Maradona and the “Hand of God” in their attempt to knock England out of the World Cup by turning to their “lucky” blue shirt.
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Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball heads to auction as soccer collectables soar

LONDON June 25 (Reuters) - The match ball from Argentina’s 1986 World Cup quarter-final against England — made ‌famous by Diego Maradona’s “Hand of God” goal — is set to go up for auction with a $2.5-million opening bid, Heritage Auctions said.
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Messi isn't a leader. That's what Argentine great Maradona once said

Resurfaced comments from the late Diego Maradona about Lionel Messi's leadership resurface before Argentina's next World Cup match. Can Messi lead?
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