Argentina will decide Monday whether to wear blue or stick with celeste and white in its semifinal against England, following its 3-1 win over Switzerland on July 12. The meeting between AFA, the FA, and FIFA in Atlanta will determine kit colors, with visual contrast as the primary criterion.

Why is the blue kit being considered?

Argentina wore blue against England in the 1986 World Cup quarterfinal, when England wore red. Today, the same logic applies: if Argentina changes, it will be blue. That option recalls a historic moment, and coach Lionel Scaloni hasn’t ruled it out if FIFA approves.

Who has the final say on kit colors?

England, as Team A in the tournament bracket, has the right to choose its primary kit. But FIFA prioritizes contrast. Since England has worn white in five of six matches, and Argentina already switched to blue against Jordan, the blue-vs-red option is the most logical.

What happened the last time Argentina wore blue?

In the 3-1 win over Jordan on July 8, Argentina wore blue because the Asians wore white. Lionel Messi played in that kit, and the team won comfortably. That experience reinforces confidence in the change, though celeste and white remain the most iconic.

What comes after the match?

If Argentina beats England on July 15 in Atlanta, it advances to the 2026 World Cup final. The team arrives with five straight wins, no draws or losses since the tournament began. The kit decision isn’t just aesthetic—it shapes identity and psychological pressure against a historic rival.