Atlanta police step up security for England v Argentina World Cup semi-final

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·15 July 2026

Atlanta police step up security for England v Argentina World Cup semi-final

Atlanta has announced enhanced security for Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina, reflecting the historic rivalry between the sides.

The Atlanta Police Department said in a statement that additional personnel and resources are already in place and will be deployed strategically around event sites to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all. The semi-final is scheduled for 15:00 local time, 21:00 in France.

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The match will be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

The countries renew one of football’s most storied rivalries, 40 years after Diego Maradona’s Hand of God sent Argentina into the 1986 semi-finals at England’s expense.

That meeting came four years after the Falklands War, which left 649 dead on the Argentine side and 255 on the British side.

Source: L'Équipe