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Chaos, emotion and controversy - What to expect from England vs. Argentina
It's been 21 years since England and Argentina last met, but finally one of international football's most heated rivalries is reignited on the biggest stage.
Ever since the draw was made back in December, the prospect of England and Argentina meeting in the last four brought feelings of dread and excitement.
Now it's a reality, and anticipation is building for what could be one of the matches of this World Cup.
Emotion on and off the pitch
For a certain generation of football fans from both nations, this fixture will bring back memories, good and bad.
From Diego Maradona to David Beckham's redemption story, England-Argentina is a match which often takes players to the next level.
None of Thomas Tuchel's squad have experienced what it's like to face Argentina on the international stage, so it will be a test for them to keep emotions in check.
Diego Maradona's dark arts
The 'Hand of God' against England
The passion in the stands from two sets of fans who simply do not get on will have an effect on the game as the Atlanta Stadium turns into a football cauldron.
It is up to the likes of captain Harry Kane and even 23-year-old Jude Bellingham to make sure the Three Lions are composed and do not let emotional baggage play a big role in the final result.
A chaotic match
While England and Argentina were two of the teams expected to make a deep run at this World Cup, their performances have been mixed.
Both nations required extra time to reach the semi-finals, and now need to recover in quick time ahead of Wednesday's semi-final.
The fact either team is prone to making easy mistakes could make for a fun but chaotic match.
DAZN/FIFAAn air-conditioned Atlanta Stadium will mean both sets of players will not be sapped of energy, resulting in a faster pace. Tuchel has made no secret that he wants his England team to play at a tempo akin to the Premier League, while Argentina plays in bursts.
Whether the aforementioned tactics will be adopted is another question, sometimes the matches in latter stages of tournaments can be decided just by which team has just about enough in their legs to get the victory.
Expect a controversial moment or two
England and Argentina matches have often created some of football's most controversial moments.
Maradona's 'Hand of God' to put Argentina ahead against the Three Lions in 1986 is something which still infuriates England fans to this day, even the generations who were not around to see it.
David Beckham gets revenge against Argentina at 2002 World Cup
Then there is the 1998 World Cup, where David Beckham was sent off after kicking out at Diego Simeone after successfully applying football's dark arts.
If these two previous World Cup encounters are to go by, then Wednesday's match will have its fair share also, but maybe England could have one go their own way.
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