Episode
Why England vs Argentina means more than just football
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- This Is Why
- Published
- Jul 13, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 1248
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- https://www.skynews.com
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Summary
From beef over barbed wire to a shared love of Oasis and The Beatles – the relationship between England and Argentina is... complicated. On the pitch, it’s one of the great footballing rivalries – defined by Diego Maradona’s "Hand of God" and David Beckham’s red card redemption. Off it, the two countries share a complex history. The dispute over the Falklands remains at the core of the Argentine psyche, but so too does a love of British music, sport and even red post boxes. Now, the old rivals are set to meet once more for a place in the World Cup final. So why does this fixture feel so different? Niall Paterson is joined by the writer, broadcaster and author of Angels With Dirty Face s, a history of the Argentinian game, Jonathan Wilson. Have you got a question for Niall? Email us: [email protected]