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Historic Rivalry: Argentina vs England at the World Cup

The rich and intense history of World Cup matches between Argentina and England has been marked by some truly dramatic encounters. Starting back on June 2, 1962, England claimed a victory against Argentina with a score of 3-1. The competition heated up again four years later in 1966, England securing another win against Argentina with a 1-0 scoreline.

One of the most memorable moments in World Cup history took place on June 22, when Diego Maradona scored twice against England, famously using the "Hand of God" for one goal and skillfully outplaying the entire team for the other. Their encounters continued with a 2-2 tie in 1998 and a narrow 1-0 victory for England in 2002.

The odds from Calhi suggest England holds a slight lead with a 53% likelihood of winning the upcoming game against Argentina’s 47%. As the clear favorites for this match, England's strong historical performance against Argentina adds anticipation to their next meeting. This storied rivalry has consistently captured the attention of football fans worldwide, and many hope to see a Latin American team reach the finals, with a potential dream matchup of Spain against Argentina eagerly anticipated.