England-Argentina semifinal revives 60 years of World Cup history

England and Argentina will meet Wednesday in Atlanta for a place in the World Cup final, renewing one of soccer’s most charged international rivalries. The matchup brings defending champion Argentina against an England side trying to end a 60-year wait for a men’s World Cup title. The teams’ history at the tournament stretches back to 1962 and includes England’s 1966 quarterfinal win, Diego Maradona’s "Hand of God" and solo goal in 1986, and David Beckham’s red card in 1998 before his penalty redemption in 2002. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni and midfielder Rodrigo De Paul both pushed to frame the latest meeting as a football match, despite the rivalry’s long association with the Falklands/Malvinas conflict.