Argentina's rugby union players donned replicas of the 1986 World Cup football kit during their Nations Championship match against England. This nostalgic tribute recalls the iconic dark blue kit worn during the football team’s 2-1 quarter-final victory over England, a match notable for Diego Maradona's legendary 'Hand of God' goal and his stunning second goal.

The rugby team, known as the Pumas, typically sports the traditional white and light blue striped kit. The Argentina team shared on X, "Memories that span generations and remain alive in the collective memory. Today that legacy dresses up again."

Tensions between the two nations heightened recently as Argentina dramatically overcame the Three Lions 2-1 to secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup final. Following this match, Argentina players displayed a banner stating 'Las Malvinas son Argentinas', referencing the disputed Falkland Islands, leading to potential disciplinary action from FIFA.

In preparation for the Nations Championship match, England opted to change their hotel in Buenos Aires to mitigate any disruptions from local celebrations should Argentina's football team triumph over Spain in the final.

The match is set at the Estadio Unico Madre de Ciudades in Santiago del Estero, where Steve Borthwick's side seeks to achieve their sixth consecutive victory over Argentina. Last weekend, England rebounded from a five-match losing streak with a commanding 73-8 win over Fiji, while Argentina secured a 35-21 victory against Wales after a previous loss to Scotland.