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Cábala and why Argentina requests to wear away shirt vs England

ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi

Argentina have asked FIFA for permission to wear their blue away shirt against England in the World Cup semi-final, with football tradition, history and competition regulations all believed to be behind the request.

Argentina have requested FIFA’s approval to wear their blue away shirt instead of their iconic sky-blue and white stripes for Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final against England.

The request, first reported by Argentine journalist Gastón Edul, is expected to be decided before the match. England are listed as the designated home team, making Argentina the nominal away side, which could also support the request under FIFA’s kit protocols.

The move is widely linked to Argentina’s long-standing belief in cábala—football superstitions thought to bring good fortune.

Argentina beat England while wearing blue in the famous 1986 World Cup quarter-final and again prevailed on penalties in the 1998 Round of 16 after also using an alternate strip.

The team has worn its away kit only once at this tournament, defeating Jordan 3-1 in the group stage, further fuelling belief that the colour could bring luck again.

Kehinde-Hassan Afolabi is a football journalist whose deep tactical understanding of the game makes him a standout, captivating audiences across print, audio, and video. His poetic background brings a unique rhythm and depth to his work, seamlessly transforming analysis into artistry. With a knack for narration and research, he captures the drama of the game beyond tactics and statistics, making each piece of his; a compelling blend of insight and storytelling.

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