Argentina, which is preparing to duke it out with England in the semi-finals of the FIFA 2026 World Cup, decided to make a radical jersey change before the giant match. Tango players decided to wear blue away jerseys on the field instead of the classic blue-white striped jerseys with which they were identified throughout the tournament. This decision aroused great curiosity among football fans.
According to information from the Argentinian side, there are two important factors behind this choice. The first of these is FIFA's official uniform and color regulations; The second and most striking one is the "good luck" belief from the past, in other words a totem, which was widely covered by the Argentinian press.
The choice of blue jersey brings to mind the most iconic moments in Argentine football history. Tango players were on the field wearing this blue jersey in the historic 1986 World Cup quarter-final match, where football legend Diego Armando Maradona scored the "Hand of God" goal and eliminated England with his memorable performance. In addition, Argentina wore this away jersey in the last 16 rounds of the 1998 World Cup, which was another unforgettable victory against England. These two big wins against England made the blue jersey a symbol of luck in the eyes of the Argentinians.