England and Argentina are set to clash in what many consider the biggest game in football's greatest cross-continent rivalry.
The stakes have never been higher as they meet for the first time in a World Cup semi-final or final.
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The history between these two nations is rich with drama.
From the Hand of God in 1986 to the Hand of Plod in 1966 and the multi-faceted epic of 1998, their encounters have always been memorable.
This match, however, carries unprecedented weight.
For both countries, defeat is almost unthinkable. The teams have reached the semi-finals through collective defiance, individual brilliance, and strong team spirit.
The intensity of the fixture is expected to be immense.
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The unspoken fear for both sides is that this could be a second-place playoff.
Spain, after defeating France with authority and synergy, will be strong favorites in the final.
But for now, millions of England and Argentina supporters just want the chance to worry about facing Spain later.
In a few hours, one of these statements will be true: England are in their first men's World Cup final since 1966, or Argentina are one game away from becoming the first team to retain the men's World Cup since Brazil in 1962.
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The other outcome remains only a dream.
