Argentina to wear blue away kit against England in World Cup semi-final
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According to a single-source report from BBC News, defending World Cup champions Argentina will wear their navy blue away kit for their semi-final match against England in Atlanta on Wednesday. England will wear their all-white home kit for the game at Atlanta Stadium, which will be broadcast live on the BBC. Argentina has worn the darker kit only once during the tournament, in a 3-1 group-stage win against Jordan. While the choice may be due to kit regulations, Argentine media have suggested a superstition linking the blue kit to iconic World Cup victories over England in 1986 and 1998. FIFA’s preference is for teams to wear first-choice colors, but it follows steps to ensure acceptable color contrast, including for fans with color vision deficiency. England reached the semi-finals with a 2-1 extra-time win against Norway on Saturday, while Argentina defeated 10-man Switzerland 3-1 in extra time on Sunday.
What’s reported
Argentina will wear their navy blue away kit against England in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday in Atlanta.
England will wear their all-white home kit for the match at Atlanta Stadium.
Argentina has worn the darker kit only once in the tournament, a 3-1 win against Jordan in the group stage.
Argentine media have suggested the kit choice may be linked to superstition, as it is associated with World Cup wins over England in 1986 and 1998.
FIFA prefers first-choice colors but ensures acceptable contrast, including for color-blind fans.
England beat Norway 2-1 in extra time on Saturday; Argentina beat 10-man Switzerland 3-1 in extra time on Sunday.
Sources: BBC News
