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Jul 2, 2026 · Experienced squad endured a rollercoaster qualifying campaign, beating Brazil and Argentina but losing to a poor Bolivia side. Read the team guide here.

May 16, 2009 · In 1966, England beat Argentina 1-0 in a notoriously bad-tempered World Cup quarter final. George Cohen, who played in that match, remembers what went wrong.

May 18, 2026 · The World Cup’s in-demand tickets: are Scotland really more popular than England, USA and Argentina? The final is the most expensive ticket on resale for this summer’s tournament.

3 days ago · Julián Álvarez’s wonder strike in extra time got the best of Switzerland and set up a 3-1 win and a semi-final with England Argentina are through after extra-time heroics, and for the first ...

Nov 13, 2005 · Argentina 2 - 3 England: Michael Owen struck twice to snatch victory for England at the end of a thriller in Geneva.

Nov 18, 2008 · Maradona's hand flick, of course, contributed to England and Butcher's elimination, a matter which has been celebrated among Scottish football fans in the form of T-shirts and songs.

Jun 7, 2002 · Full time: England 1 - 0 Argentina. Well there's a turn-up for the books. England hold on for an amazing victory - come on, who honestly expected this a couple of hours ago? And make no …

1998 - Argentina 2-2 England (Argentina win 4-3 on penalties): It started with Owen's wonder goal but ended with Beckham's boot and David Batty joining the list of England's spot-kick villains.

May 19, 2002 · For England, the rivalry dates from 1966. For Argentina, it goes back 100 years and is as much about history and psychology as it is about sport. There's no pleasure for Argentines quite like ...