In a revival of a storied rivalry that has been inactive for two decades, England and Argentina will face off in the second World Cup semi-final on Wednesday in Atlanta. The Three Lions are on the brink of reaching their first global final in sixty years, while La Albiceleste, the reigning champions, boast a perfect record at this stage of the tournament. Following the path set by former manager Gareth Southgate, England has made it to their fourth major semi-final since 2018, matching their total from the entire history of the sport prior to that. However, their journey has not been entirely straightforward. After a shaky group stage, they narrowly defeated a determined DR Congo, followed by a memorable performance in Mexico and a challenging quarter-final match in Miami. Jude Bellingham played a pivotal role in their success, scoring two goals in the crucial win against Norway after extra time, having also contributed significantly in the match at Estadio Azteca. While Thomas Tuchel's squad has enjoyed a four-match winning streak, scoring at least twice in each game, concerns about their defense linger, and Tuchel expressed dissatisfaction with the team's performance on Saturday. To advance, they will need to elevate their game against Argentina, as the two teams renew a classic World Cup rivalry. Their recent outing at the Azteca brought back memories of Diego Maradona's legendary performance in 1986, but England previously triumphed in a heated quarter-final at Wembley twenty years earlier, ultimately winning the title on home soil. Historically, England has fared well against Argentina, losing only two of their 14 encounters, with their last meeting resulting in a victory thanks to goals from Michael Owen and Wayne Rooney in November 2005.