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‘Sport is not war.’ Except when Argentina plays England.

For many Argentinians, Wednesday's World Cup semifinal against England is a chance to restore national pride lost in the 1982 Falklands War.

Published July 15, 2026, 4:32 PM
Updated July 15, 2026, 4:38 PM2.7K
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‘Sport is not war.’ Except when Argentina plays England.

For many Argentinians, Wednesday's World Cup semifinal against England is a chance to restore national pride lost in the 1982 Falklands War.

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