π±π±Biggest Rivalry in the FIFA World cup ⚽ π
Argentina and England have shared some 'rivalry' in the FIFA World Cup over the years.
They have met five times in the competition, with the results as follows;
•1962 (Group Stage): England 3-1 Argentina
•1966 (Quarter-finals): England 1-0 Argentina
•1986 (Quarter-finals): Argentina 2-1 England
•1998 (Last 16): Argentina (4) 2-2 (3) England
•2002 (Group Stage): England 1-0 Argentina
Some memorable events from their World Cup meetings include;
•Argentina captain Antonio RattΓn escorted off the pitch by security officials for refusing to leave after he was controversially sent off in 1966.
•Diego Maradona's "hand of God" goal against England in 1986.
•Diego Maradona's "Goal of the Century" against England in 1986.
•18-year old Michael Owen's wonder goal against Argentina in 1998.
•David Beckham's controversial sending-off for kicking out at Diego Simeone in 1998.
•England captain David Beckham 'redeeming' himself after the 1998 incident by scoring the only goal of the game from the penalty spot in 2002.

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