Argentina have requested FIFA’s permission to wear their historic 1986-style blue away kit in the upcoming World Cup semi-final, a match that could mark Lionel Messi’s first-ever senior appearance against England.
According to reports circulating ahead of the tournament’s final four, Argentina have officially approached FIFA requesting permission to wear their iconic blue away kit for the high-stakes World Cup semi-final clash against England.
The world football governing body is scheduled to hand down its official decision on Tuesday regarding the uniform modification.
The aesthetic request carries immense psychological and historical weight for the Albiceleste. Argentina famously donned the exact same navy strip during the legendary 1986 World Cup quarter-final in Mexico, where Diego Maradona spearheaded a historic victory over the Three Lions.
Adding to the unprecedented drama of the fixture, the marquee matchup will also mark captain Lionel Messi’s first-ever senior international appearance against England in his two-decade career.
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