Argentina have requested to wear their “lucky” blue away kit for Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final against England, ahead of the match. Multiple reports say the request is linked to Argentina’s preference to use the kit in away fixtures, with coverage also highlighting an unbeaten or strong record when wearing the blue away strip. The reports frame the move as intended to influence the atmosphere around the game, though neither outlet provides direct evidence that the request affects on-field performance.
The semi-final is scheduled for Wednesday, with both teams preparing for a high-stakes encounter. While one report emphasizes the psychological impact of kit choice on opponents, the core information across sources remains the same: Argentina makes a specific uniform request for the match, and the reporting connects that decision to previous results while wearing the blue away kit. No additional details about an official decision by match organizers are included in the provided summaries.