Argentina Granted Permission to Wear Navy Blue Shirts for World Cup Semi-Final Against England
FIFA has approved Argentina's special request to wear their navy blue jerseys in Wednesday's World Cup 2026 semi-final against England, according to Naija News. The decision comes as England players express growing confidence ahead of the clash.
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Argentina will wear their navy blue shirts in Wednesday's FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final against England, after FIFA granted a special request, according to Naija News.
The approval allows Argentina to field their alternate kit for the high-stakes match. The navy blue shirts will be worn as the team faces England, who advanced to the semi-finals for the fourth time in their history, per Complete Sports.
England reached the last four after a 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway, with Jude Bellingham scoring both goals. The win has boosted team morale, with winger Noni Madueke stating that other teams may now be wary of England’s progress.
"Other teams will be more worried about us," Madueke said, as reported by Complete Sports. "We’ve shown we can come from behind and win under pressure."
England manager Thomas Tuchel oversaw the comeback victory, strengthening his team’s belief ahead of the Argentina encounter. The semi-final will be a key test of their World Cup ambitions.
No further details were provided by FIFA or Argentina’s football association regarding the nature of the special request beyond the kit change.